JohnB Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 As I said, this is a between builds build. Something to work on while awaiting my next project which I plan to be the Hobby Craft P-51 as soon as I can snag a Vector cockpit at a reasonable price (ebay prices are over $100 and very high shipping. No way Jose"!). I got one from Canada but it was still pricey. At any rate, I'll work on this Trumpeter F4U-4 (even with the crappy cockpit since I couldn't find a Grand Phoenix cockpit set at a good price) which I plan to do as one seen put out to pasture some years ago. Happily it has been restored to flying condition, etc. Anyway, as y'all know, I like to keep busy with something so for now this will do. I'll set it aside in a bit and come back to it as time permits. 😀 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Nice subject John. Is it going to be as per the picture or something less weathered? Carl 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 6, 2023 Author Share Posted February 6, 2023 28 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Nice subject John. Is it going to be as per the picture or something less weathered? Carl I plan as close to the picture as possible but we will see. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Your bench is always in action - nice choice of subject for your fill in build. I we could vote, mine would be for a -4 in good, flyable condition. This poor old gal surely has seen better days. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 50 minutes ago, Peterpools said: Your bench is always in action - nice choice of subject for your fill in build. I we could vote, mine would be for a -4 in good, flyable condition. This poor old gal surely has seen better days. When that photo was taken it was in a sad state. Since then it was restored and is flying today. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockieYarwood Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Cool choice there, John! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 It is nice to see the before and after photos of your subject, it would have been such a waste if it had been scrapped. Cheers Dennis 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 John Nice to see you're going with the restored F4U. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Nice to see you're going with the restored F4U. Peter. You misunderstand. I'm not going with the restored version but the "put out to pasture one". I posted the restored photo after you said it had seen better days to show you it is again seeing good days. 🙄 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 John Got ya .. just hate to see an airplane put out to pasture and deteriorate until it's off to the wrecker. Still. going to be a pretty cool project i something very different. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 10 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Got ya .. just hate to see an airplane put out to pasture and deteriorate until it's off to the wrecker. Still. going to be a pretty cool project i something very different. You do realize this is the same airplane. Before restoration and after. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 John Yes, I know the Corsair was completely restored to flying condition. I wasn't referring to the Corsair but to the fate of so many old airplanes that have met the wrecker, just said it very poorly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 47 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Yes, I know the Corsair was completely restored to flying condition. I wasn't referring to the Corsair but to the fate of so many old airplanes that have met the wrecker, just said it very poorly. LOL 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 Oh nice, perfect choice John. I built this exact scheme in 1/48 scale from the old Hasegawa kit, damn 35 years ago. scary 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Martinnfb Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 And few more to kick this off , is it done yet ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 8, 2023 Author Share Posted February 8, 2023 Thanks Martin. Some good photos there with several I had not seen before. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 Adapting Tamiya wing fold parts. MUCH better than the toy-like kit lashup. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 John Nice work adapting Tamiya folding wing mechanism to the Trumpeter Corsair. Any pics how you did it? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Nice work adapting Tamiya folding wing mechanism to the Trumpeter Corsair. Any pics how you did it? Thanks Peter. I thought the photo was pretty well self explanatory. All I had to do is open the existing hole in the wing spar slot a little to allow the Tamiya part to fit adequately. A little trimming on the base of the fold mechanism was needed to get a satisfactory fit that would be strong enough to hold the outer wing. Then I could add the other pieces. Clear as mud??? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Thanks John One pic is worth a thousand words - some mighty fine work 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 5 minutes ago, Peterpools said: Thanks John One pic is worth a thousand words - some mighty fine work LOL Peter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Right with you 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Very nice adaptation, JOHN. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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