John B Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Both of these models are 1/48 Hasegawa Corsairs in USMC markings during the Korean War. Both kits still need armaments loaded and a few more weathing steps performed. The F4U-4 is the old Hasegawa kit (with raised lines) converted to a cannon-armed F4U-4B with parts from the new-mold Hasegawa Corsair. The True Details cockpit (intended for the Academy kit) was adapted to fit the Hasegawa fuselage. The level of detail over the kit cockpit definitely makes it a cost-effective investment. The erroneously-molded windscreen frames were sanded off and painted in the proper position. A simple, yet effective solution! This shot illustrates many of the donor parts incorporated. The engine, propeller, exhausts, rocket stubs, and 20mm cannon are from the new-mold Hasegawa F4U-5/-5N/-7/ AU-1 kit. The wingroot inlets, landing gear, and gear doors are Tamiya Corsair parts. The beautifully-detailed wheels are Ultracast replacements. The markings for VMA-332 aboard USS Bairoko are from Cutting Edge. The second Corsair is the Hasegawa AU-1 in VMA-323 markings. The cockpit was enhanced by the removal of the radar scope (a feature of the F4U-5N night-fighter) and replacement with an instrument decal, swithboxes atop the instrument coaming from the True Details cockpit set, and seatbelts from an out-of-production Promodeller decal sheet. Most of the decals are from Eagle Strike for a F4U-4B. They were positioned to match photos of VMA-323s AU-1s along with additional generic decals for the gear doors. The wheels were Tamiya Corsair donor wheels. A Marine Corsair family portrait. The in-progress posts are here >>>AU-1<<< and here >>>F4U-4B<<< 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Great result in both cases, John. I've enjoyed watching your progress and learning from your excellent builds and research; thanks for sharing. Cheers, Andrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 They're both very nice indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Lovely, they look even better together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Hi John You did it and finished them! Fantastic result for both - I love that AU-1 and am now seriously considering adding one to my stash/collection. Really great work, sir and I am lucky in that I still have 3 more to build in my stash! Nice one Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Two beauties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moofles Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I really like those, love the white and red cowling one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 Thanks to everyone for the compliments, but I feel compelled to confess to more errors I made on the AU-1... 1) I put the shoulder belts over the seat, they loop over the bar on the back armor plate. 2) The gunsight in the Hasegawa kit doesn't look like the AU-1 gunsight. 3) The handgrip panels weren't yellow. I found a large hi-rez Life Magazine picture of Gerry Coleman (the inspiration for my build) in his AU-1. >>>HERE<<< It clearly shows the layout of the shoulder belts and gunsight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 2 Lovely birds you have there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean1968 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Two great builds, well done my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Great job! Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phat trev Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Good looking Corsairs, I love the exhaust staining on the first and the shiny blue finishes, just right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Really good couple of bent wing birds !! Congrats !! I love the polka dots markings !! I have a -4 on its way, based on the Academy and will represent the MiG killer Coirsair of Jesse Folmar Then -5 from Hobby boss And 3 other early Corsairs, Otaki, Tamiya and Hobbycraft !! Found of Corsair ??? Me ??? Who said that !! Sincerely. CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Two beauties! And who doesn't look one of those bent-wing birds?!? Great pair of Corsairs! 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Joyce Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Two great looking Corsairs, John! The cockpits on both are especially nice. Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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