F4U-1D Corsair - Tamiya

[denders]

After visiting with my brother on our recent trip, I got the idea to build this and give it to him. He likes the corsair.

I thought I'd build it pretty much OOB. I might pick up some resin wheels. Probably one of the paint schemes in the kit, but I may make masks to paint the markings. See if I get it done in time for NATS, since we're going that way.

 

[Peterpools]

Looking forward to following your progress

 

[Martinnfb]

x2

 

[JohnB]

If you are going to build a Corsair you couldn't have picked a better kit!!! A real nice kit that builds up well and will be a standout.  I've built 16 of 'em! -1 Birdcage,  -1A Framed Bubbletop and -1D Clear Bubbletop. Needless to say, I like the kits!

[Peterpools]

John

An amazing record for sure.

 

[JohnB]

10 minutes ago, Peterpools said:

John

An amazing record for sure.

 

I guess so Peter. And I still have a -1D in the stash.........🙄

[denders]

Well, I guess it's time to really get started. 🙂 These decals and some Tamiya paint came today. And the wheels were in the drawer. I'll see if I can drive myself crazy with the decals.🤪

[denders]

Finally started.

[Peterpools]

Dave

Glad to see your Corsair is underway and will be following all the way.

 

[denders]

I'm slowly making headway. Still working on the Barracudacals Cockpit stencil decals, right-side console to go yet.

I did have wires attached to the wireway. In bending the first wire into place and placing the end at the cylinder head I managed to break it loose. While trying to place it, I broke two more loose. 😖 Soooo, I removed them all. 😡 I'm sure I can work out the wires to the front side of the front cylinders, but I haven't worked out how I'm going to place the other wires. I'm sure the wire I was using is too stiff for the purpose, so now to contemplate how I'm going to accomplish the task. Onward, lots to do!

[denders]

Okay, wires are on, Yay! Now to paint them and touch up some other spots.😁

[Martinnfb]

Very clean work 👍

[Peterpools]

Dave

Nice progress and the ignition wires look mighty good.

 

[DocRob]

Great work on the engine and cockpit parts, everything looks crisp and clean. For wiring, I use lead wire, which you can purchase from different companies, like PlusModel or Ask. I have an assortment of different diameters and they are supersoft and good to glue with CA.

Cheers Rob

[denders]

Back at the Corsair and making headway. The stencil decals do add to the look.

[BlrwestSiR]

Great looking engine and cockpit. I find doing the wiring on the engine to be quite the challenge. Yours looks nice and tidy. 

[Bomber_County]

Stunning……

[KevinM]

Looking very good Sir!

[Peterpools]

Right with the guy's Dave, the Big P&W and front office are looking mighty good.

 

[denders]

Ready to close up the fuselage. I like the results of the Barracuda cockpit stencils despite the work. Perhaps a Quinta cockpit for the next one. It worked out well in the Trumpeter F4U-4 I finished recently.

[Peterpools]

Dave

Awesome looking front office details and painting are top notch.

Over the past year, I've become addicted to Quinta detail sets - so easy to use.

 

[denders]

Keeping on moving. Now to paint some more parts.

[KevinM]

Looking Nice Dave doing Boxart for the paint?

[denders]

Thanks Kevin. Yep. The aircraft with the yellow nose.

Overlooked the P&W logo and added a data plate.

[Peterpools]

Dave

Looking mighty good and nice to see you haven't missed any of the small details that really add up.

Are you using the kit decals since you are going with the box art color scheme?