JohnB Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 I had started on this build several years ago but, due to frustration, etc, I sent it to the SOD. It's not one of their better kits and requires a fair amount of "adjusting". I have a Grand Phoenix cockpit set that I had been working on when I put it all on the SOD. I've disassembled what I had done previously and re-painted everything with a new application of Interior Green. I'm hoping I can overcome the marginal stuff and make it into a decent model. Something to keep me busy while waiting for the SBD decals to show up! LOL 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 John Nothing like a Trumpeter Corsair with all the movable parts and 'some fit' issues from the SOD, to get the juices flowing. Nice start on cleaning up the interior and a fresh coat of interior green. Looks like a new kit underway on your bench at this stage and my money is riding on you to finish her up in grand style as she rolls out across the line. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 3, 2022 Author Share Posted August 3, 2022 10 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Nothing like a Trumpeter Corsair with all the movable parts and 'some fit' issues from the SOD, to get the juices flowing. Nice start on cleaning up the interior and a fresh coat of interior green. Looks like a new kit underway on your bench at this stage and my money is riding on you to finish her up in grand style as she rolls out across the line. Thank you Peter. It has been sitting on the SOD for several years and I feel that now is a good time to re-visit the build since I'm idle on the SBD. If I can get past all the gimmicky mickey mouserie stuff MAYBE it can be a decent looking model. If not, nothing lost, so I'll fiddle with it and see how it goes. Somewhere along the line I lost the canopy parts and the prop. I picked up a replacement canopy on ebay but will have to look into a replacement prop later on. I could get one on ebay too but, since it's a kit prop, it's inaccurate. 🙄 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 John, the HS prop can be provided by Hasegawa P-47 kit. Glad to see you back with this one. The kit is a dog, but the only game in town Will follow with interest Cheers Martin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 3, 2022 Author Share Posted August 3, 2022 3 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: John, the HS prop can be provided by Hasegawa P-47 kit. Glad to see you back with this one. The kit is a dog, but the only game in town Will follow with interest Cheers Martin Thanks for the tip Martin. I'll steal one from one of my Hasegawa P-47's and worry about a replacement later! LOL Yes, it is a dog with all the toy-like stuff but I hope to be able to make something out of it. Fingers crossed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JohnB Posted August 3, 2022 Author Share Posted August 3, 2022 Uh, girl? 😄 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 that was me being a brat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 Oookay. 🤪 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Well, John, You are a brave man. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 I've got one of those in the stash, so will follow with interest. Cheers Dennis 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 5 hours ago, GazzaS said: Well, John, You are a brave man. Brave or foolish Gaz!!! LOL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 5 hours ago, Spitfire said: I've got one of those in the stash, so will follow with interest. Cheers Dennis We'll see how it goes Dennis. I'd like to complete it but if it gets to be too big of a PITA it'll go back on the SOD. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 John, irrespective if it’s finished this time or next, it’s still going to be stunning……..presumably this was pre Tamiya Corsair’s we’re available…… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Hi John, This will most likely turn out to be yet another marvellous model by you. Somehow I get the feeling you are not enjoying the experience if the subject kit is not Tamiya. But that is what modelling is all about. Personally I find it tiring to read and mostly I look at the pics of a beautiful model progressing at terrifying speed and skip the text. Pity really. Cheers Cees 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 2 hours ago, Bomber_County said: John, irrespective if it’s finished this time or next, it’s still going to be stunning……..presumably this was pre Tamiya Corsair’s we’re available…… If I remember correctly Phil it was pre-Tamiya Corsairs. I also built (and finished!!!) one of their F4U-1D kits which was pre-Tamiya. It turned out pretty well but the wings are really delicate due to the toy-like folding setup. I chose to keep 'em spread. Here's a couple of pics just for grins. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Wingco57 said: Hi John, This will most likely turn out to be yet another marvellous model by you. Somehow I get the feeling you are not enjoying the experience if the subject kit is not Tamiya. But that is what modelling is all about. Personally I find it tiring to read and mostly I look at the pics of a beautiful model progressing at terrifying speed and skip the text. Pity really. Cheers Cees LOL Cees. It's true I do enjoy building Tamiya kits, especially their Corsairs. If I DO manage to get this one finished just watch, Tamiya will announce a -4 kit! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 51 minutes ago, JohnB said: If I remember correctly Phil it was pre-Tamiya Corsairs. I also built (and finished!!!) one of their F4U-1D kits which was pre-Tamiya. It turned out pretty well but the wings are really delicate due to the toy-like folding setup. I chose to keep 'em spread. Here's a couple of pics just for grins. This one is definitely a stunner and deserves some more (outdoors perhaps) pictures for the gallery. Seriously a Great job on Trumpeter's kit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 28 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: This one is definitely a stunner and deserves some more (outdoors perhaps) pictures for the gallery. Seriously a Great job on Trumpeter's kit. I'm glad you like it Martin Couple more pics then. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 John Come to think of it, when was the last time Tamiya actually released a new 32nd scale kit? it's been a good while and I don't seem to remember. Most of their aircraft efforts have been in 48th scale - nope, not complaining as I have purchased most and built quite a few. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 9 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Come to think of it, when was the last time Tamiya actually released a new 32nd scale kit? it's been a good while and I don't seem to remember. Most of their aircraft efforts have been in 48th scale - nope, not complaining as I have purchased most and built quite a few. Yes, it's been a while unfortunately. I've been hoping for some new 1/32 a/c kits from them but, so far, nothing. I think they'd do well with a P-51B/C and a F4U-4 to continue along the lines of their previous releases. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 John Right with you on hoping Tamiya finds 32nd scale aircraft again in their future plans for new kits. For years we have all been hoping for the big three: P-51B, P-38 and a Jug. Maybe we'll get lucky, who knows. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Just thinking John, have you ever done a Tamiya Mossie……….if not I reckon you’d enjoy it……. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 John Right with Phil. I loved my Mossie build and it was a challenge at times 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 28 minutes ago, Bomber_County said: Just thinking John, have you ever done a Tamiya Mossie……….if not I reckon you’d enjoy it……. Yes I have Phil. Nice kit and makes a beautiful model. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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