JohnB

Thanks!

Thanks Carl. I'm glad to see that you are a member here too.

Yes, they are enjoyable builds as are the P-51's and Spitfires. I just wish they would do a couple of F6F Hellcats.

Thanks Dave! That sounds like a good plan.

Well said Mike.

Just about done with the cockpit.

No it's CA gel. Scale Hobbyist has it. I think using it will be more convenient than the IC Gel I have used. It won't replace the Testor's tube glue though.

Thanks Bill. Not yet on the current -1D. Just about to get the cockpit finished. Pics soon.

I've decided to give this one a try. I've used IC Gel for a while but it looks like this might be just the ticket.

Thanks Jeff. I take a look at it.

Thanks Bill.

YES!!!!

Right on Jeroen!

Thanks Jeff. I'm glad you like it.

Thick CA is one thing I do use. I was hoping someone made a non-stringy polystyrene glue but I guess we'll have to be happy with Testor's stuff.

I've used Testor's tube glue for many years. The only gripe I have with it is it's so stringy. I've looked around on several suppliers sites for a alternative but haven't found anything that looks like a good replacement. Any suggestions?

Thanks Martin.

Since Peter and Ernie are posting some of their favorite builds I thought I'd join in. This is my Tamiya F4U-1D build #2 (of 9 Tamiya Corsairs from -1 to -1D). Off the USS Bennington 1945.

That will be a real beauty! Outstanding work so far.

Beautiful work! Truly outstanding.

Nice project. I look forward to watching.

Beautiful job on that Corsair!

Thanks but it will be a cold day in hell when I ask Jennings for anything.

Uh oh. I see the a/c I intended to build had a -1A canopy. That means I'll have to make another choice as I don't want to put a -1A canopy on the model. Or maybe I'll go on and use the frameless one. Could be that at some point that a/c had one installed. Thanks for the photo Martin. There are several things to look out for when building a -1D Corsair. They include what type canopy (some early -1D's used the -1A canopy), rocket stubs or no rocket stubs (appears early -1D's didn't have 'em), and the cutout step on the right inboard flap. A great reference is Dana Bell's two books on the Corsairs.

Yes indeed, it's a great kit and enjoyable to build. Great photos!