JohnB Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 I expect you guys must be tired of my Corsair builds but that's okay. I don't plan to stop at this time though. This will be my 6th Tamiya Birdcage build (my favorite Corsairs are the Birdcage and the -1D). The photos here are in "Swashbucklers and Black Sheep". The decaling/painting diagram is from the Techmod sheet. I'll be using some EagleCal national insignia but the a/c number, etc will be Techmod. One thing I've always liked about the Birdcage Corsairs is the Salmon Pink primer used back then. Very out of the ordinary. As I have mentioned before, you can click on the photos for much better resolution plus they can be easily viewed as slide show. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 John never get tired of following your Corsair builds. In fact I have a few in the stash that should be hitting the bench after the Skyraider and 109 are done. Nice choice of schemes: Virgil Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 7, 2023 Author Share Posted May 7, 2023 46 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John never get tired of following your Corsair builds. In fact I have a few in the stash that should be hitting the bench after the Skyraider and 109 are done. Nice choice of schemes: Virgil Ray Thank you Peter. I think it will look fine and will go well with my other Corsairs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 She will fit right in and be at home with the rest of the gang. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 John, great to see a Birdcage, perhaps this will make me finish mine. I lost the picture of the fuselage panel behind the seat bulkhead. If you remember I completely screwed the orientation. If you could show me again, thanks. Also should these be sprayed fuselage colour or clear? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 8, 2023 Author Share Posted May 8, 2023 3 hours ago, Bomber_County said: John, great to see a Birdcage, perhaps this will make me finish mine. I lost the picture of the fuselage panel behind the seat bulkhead. If you remember I completely screwed the orientation. If you could show me again, thanks. Also should these be sprayed fuselage colour or clear? Thanks Phil. You'll have to refresh my memory. Can you send a photo? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 8, 2023 Author Share Posted May 8, 2023 Making good progress on the cockpit. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 John, this area……… 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 8, 2023 Author Share Posted May 8, 2023 51 minutes ago, Bomber_County said: John, this area……… Phil I don't see a problem. Everything looks fine to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 8, 2023 Author Share Posted May 8, 2023 More cockpit work. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 John Nice work on the front office, IP, seat and harnesses. I'm pretty spoiled these days and look to use Quinta sets when I can. Of course, not going with Tamiya's front office is a hard choice for sure. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 2 hours ago, JohnB said: Phil I don't see a problem. Everything looks fine to me. Wish this was mine, this the area I screwed up……. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 8, 2023 Author Share Posted May 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Nice work on the front office, IP, seat and harnesses. I'm pretty spoiled these days and look to use Quinta sets when I can. Of course, not going with Tamiya's front office is a hard choice for sure. If you do go with the Tamiya cockpit be sure to get some Barracudacals for the Corsair cockpit. Otherwise I'd go with Quinta. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 8, 2023 Author Share Posted May 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Bomber_County said: Wish this was mine, this the area I screwed up……. What parts did you screw up? It's possible I might have some you could use since I've built so many Corsairs. Lots of unused stuff left over. I'd need the parts numbers. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 John, looking great! While working on mine this afternoon, the thought crossed my mind, since you've built so many, do you catch yourself going by memory and missing a step? 😉 I'll update mine soon, I'm working through those Barracudacals Cockpit stencils. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 9, 2023 Author Share Posted May 9, 2023 39 minutes ago, denders said: John, looking great! While working on mine this afternoon, the thought crossed my mind, since you've built so many, do you catch yourself going by memory and missing a step? 😉 I'll update mine soon, I'm working through those Barracudacals Cockpit stencils. Thanks Dave. Yes, I have to watch myself of I will screw up and forget a step or something. LOL Those Barracudacal cockpit decals are really nice and add a lot to the cockpit. However, they can be a bear to use since they are so small etc. I look forward to seeing your update pics. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 Guys, sometimes at 75 years of age, I try not to leave construction steps and detail to memory - it's nly asking for a problem in the very near future. 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 12 hours ago, JohnB said: LOL Those Barracudacal cockpit decals are really nice and add a lot to the cockpit. However, they can be a bear to use since they are so small etc. Yes, they are small. 🤪 (magnifier and headlight) I"ve noted comments elsewhere and on the instructions that particular pieces might be better cut apart, too. I've been doing one piece at a time and making sure it's attached before the next piece so I don't mess it up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 9, 2023 Author Share Posted May 9, 2023 7 minutes ago, denders said: Yes, they are small. 🤪 (magnifier and headlight) I"ve noted comments elsewhere and on the instructions that particular pieces might be better cut apart, too. I've been doing one piece at a time and making sure it's attached before the next piece so I don't mess it up. I've done that too and it does help. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 On 5/9/2023 at 12:46 AM, JohnB said: What parts did you screw up? It's possible I might have some you could use since I've built so many Corsairs. Lots of unused stuff left over. I'd need the parts numbers. Thanks John, I’ll dig out the box and see what a disaster I packed away…………as for instructions, I’m bad suppose it comes with building AFV’s as well. With the Mossie I’m am religiously following………..them…….. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 11, 2023 Author Share Posted May 11, 2023 39 minutes ago, Bomber_County said: Thanks John, I’ll dig out the box and see what a disaster I packed away…………as for instructions, I’m bad suppose it comes with building AFV’s as well. With the Mossie I’m am religiously following………..them…….. Send me a photo of the "problem child" Phil. Maybe I can be of some help. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 Can I ask what do you do with them all John , is there a fleet of Corsairs in the house or do you sell them /gift them ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 11, 2023 Author Share Posted May 11, 2023 1 hour ago, PanzerWomble said: Can I ask what do you do with them all John , is there a fleet of Corsairs in the house or do you sell them /gift them ? LOL I keep them in glass commercial display cases so they don't get dusty, etc. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 11, 2023 Author Share Posted May 11, 2023 Today's progress. Landing gear is next then the outer wings. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 John Amazing progress as always - looking so good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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