JohnB

I just received this kit from Free Time Hobbies and I have to say I am favorably impressed. The first thing I noticed was the very nice rivet details. Lots better than their fairly heavy rivets on the P-47D-11. The only "fly in the ointment", as far as I see so far, is the rubber wheels. Resin replacements will be required (at least for my build(s). The cockpit looks alright but not "great". I hope and expect the after-market guys will have some nice resin parts and decals to enhance this baby. As this is a "short-tail F" I'd guess a "long-tail" will follow at some point. I look forward to getting started on this one! Merry Christmas to me! LOL

Looks like a really nice kit. It's just too big and expensive for me unfortunately. Maybe someone will send me one for Christmas!

That's a heck of a note Ernie. I'm sure it had a high cuss-factor!

Hi Tim, Received the piece this AM. Looks good. Ought to make a really good base for a Corsair! Thanks John

Is it a long tail or short tail? I can't tell by the photos. Either is fine by me!

Thanks!!! I just ordered one. VERY likely my next build.

I've been waiting for this one! Looks like it'll be a fun build. Where can I get one for a good price?

LOL Peter. Nine full build Corsairs and this R2800 makes 10.

I do plan to get one. I know it'll be a humdinger!

Thanks fellas! I wouldn't mind one bit if Tamiya did that. Here's hoping!

Finally decided on what to do next. I had started work on this Hasegawa Hellcat a while back and, for some reason, decided to back-burner it. Now I think I will finish it. Here's the a/c I plan to do. I'm sure the situation had a high pucker factor for the pilot!

Thanks guys. It looks like the Dutchdecals will work so now I'll see if I can find some. Thanks again!

LOL guys! For now that damn P-61 is staying on the SOD. It has too many cuss-factors to be enjoyable. I'll get back to it some time when I'm feeling like cussing! LOL

I have the very nice Grey Matter Seafire conversion and am considering getting started on that. I haven't been able to find any 1/32 Seafire decals though and I wonder if anyone makes any. My preference is a a/c in the BPF with late war markings. All help is appreciated. Thanks!!!!

LOL No, I just wanted to keep SOMETHING on the bench. However, I DO have 2 of each in my stash.

Thanks Rob. Fit problems with after market stuff seems to be the usual thing. I quit buying a couple of brands for that reason. I'll keep the Brassin engine in mind for a later build though. Thanks again.

Thanks Harv and Kai. Now to decide on what to do next......

I was at loose ends after finishing the Trumpeter P-47D-11 so, to keep busy, I decided to build this R2800 from one of my unbuilt Corsair kits. When I decide to build another Corsair I'll already have the engine done.

Looking good! I would be too lazy to do all that extra stuff Kai. This should turn out to be a exceptional build!

Looking good!

LOL!

Parts are in the mail Peter.

They will go in the mail tomorrow Peter. Glad to help!

I have those parts Peter. Left over from previous builds. 3 itty bitty parts. Send me a PM with your address and I'll mail 'em to you. John

Hmmmm Peter. I have a bunch of parts left over from my builds. I'll check and see if I have what you need there butterfingers. LOL