JohnB

Finished: https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/20405-tamiya-corsair-f4u-1-conversion-to-1a-rfi/

All done here. The only after market used were the FineMolds belts. Painted with Colourcoats and MM acrylic. Decals are from Cutting Edge. I feel the conversion worked out okay. 🙂

That would have been a great idea! 🙂

Making some progress now. The undersides are painted white and next is the Intermediate Blue and GSB.

Okay, time to get back on it. 🙂

As it is as of this early afternoon. (The piece of card taped to the tail is to protect the stub antenna.) I'm gonna set it aside for a bit and take a rest from building.

Coming along really well and looking good! 🙂

Thank you Peter. 🙂

Making good progress on the cockpit.

Looking good Peter! 🙂

I plan to convert my -1 Birdcage kit to a -1A. Since I have lots of left over parts from previous builds it should be easy peasy. What is needed is: Replace the wind screen and canopy with a -1A set. Replace the turtleback and rear cockpit pieces with ones from a -1A. Add a length of tubing on the tail wheel to get the lengthened version. A correctly shaped armor piece is also needed. I decided to scratch one. Not real pretty but useable. There are a few differences in the cockpit instruments. I intend to leave as is. Like I said, easy peasy. 🙂

It's about time!!!! I know I'll get some. 🙂 Now maybe they will consider a F4U-4 in 1/32.......🙂

Thanks! I'm pleased that you like it. YES, that engine/cowling fit was a bear! High cuss-factor all around. I had put this one on the SOD due to that but finally decided to resume the build. After much trimming of parts and test fitting I finally was able to get everything together. It's apparent to me Revell intended this one to be built with the cowling open. 🙃

I'm glad you like it Peter, thanks. I think it turned out just fine. I just bought a FW-190F-8 on ebay and plan for that to be my next build. I hope it delivers by the end of this week but we will see. This is my intended subject.

In my very humble opinion I think they should print THAT in large black print and not the national insignia notice.

A word to the unwary. When I bought the Hussar decals for this build I wanted them for the a/c with the checker board rudder and cowling. When they were delivered there were no checker board decals included. I contacted the seller and his smart ass reply was that was noted in the decal sheet description on his ebay site. No offer for a refund or any helpful advice. I never saw that section of his sale post (2nd page). If I had I wouldn't have bought the decals. Here is his site. https://www.ebay.com/usr/hussarhobby

Thank you Hubert. 🙂

Thanks Chris. Yes, a silver pencil. Look okay to you?

Done! https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/20383-revell-fw-190a-8-rfi/

Calling this one done. The only after market items are the FineMolds belts. Painted with Mr. Color, Testor's, and White Ensign. Decals are from my decal stash. I hope you like it.

Nearly done!

I hope it turns out looking good. Fingers crossed. 🙂

I intend to go full time on it now so should have it completed in a few days.

I hate to say it but it doesn't look like my photo shopped decals for the checker boards is going to work out. The white decal paper I printed them out on is extremely flimsy and wrinkles up at the slightest touch. I've tried a couple of approaches and it's still unsatisfactory (and that is on the easy part on the rudder). I hate to think what it would be like trying to get them on the cowling! If they weren't so flimsy then maybe it would work. I've considered going on and using the black & white set which would probably do okay but it's just not the way I want it to be. I'm setting the model aside for now but, from time to time, I'll re-visit the decal problem. Who knows, I might stumble on a workable solution some time.

As of today. Getting there!