F4U-1 Birdcage up next

[JohnB]

Time for another Birdcage Corsair! The Tamiya kits are a pleasure to build and that's what I need at this point. I'm not certain as to which a/c this will be but I am considering a FAA bird if I can find decals for it. Not set in stone but we will see.

Cockpit sub assembly about done.

[JohnB]

A bit more progress on the cockpit. The seat belts are FineMolds.

[Peterpools]

John

Nice start on your next Corsair and a FAA aircraft sounds mighty good - something different for sure. 

[JohnB]

If I decide to make this one a FAA bird I'll likely have to find some decals for the roundels and codes in my decal stash. I'd rather get a dedicated decal sheet like Eaglecals #EC152 but so far I haven't been able to find it. We will see how it goes! 🙄

[Peterpools]

John

Good POA and fingers crossed you locate the decal sheet. 🤞

[JohnB]

Fuselage is together. I will putty over the 2 little side vents then proceed to the wings.

[shark64]

Spectacular IP. This is starting in the right direction.

[JohnB]

  On 2/27/2024 at 1:57 AM, shark64 said:

Spectacular IP. This is starting in the right direction.

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Thank you. The Tamiya Corsairs are really first class kits and build up to be very nice models.

[k5ikl]

Out of all of the Tamiya Corsairs you have built do you by chance have the national insignia
decals with the red border, from the F4U-1A kit, left over in your spares box?  I could use them if you do.

Tried to PM you a message but it says JohnB cannot receive messages. ???

Jerry

[JohnB]

  On 2/27/2024 at 10:17 PM, k5ikl said:

Out of all of the Tamiya Corsairs you have built do you by chance have the national insignia
decals with the red border, from the F4U-1A kit, left over in your spares box?  I could use them if you do.

Tried to PM you a message but it says JohnB cannot receive messages. ???

Jerry

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I feel sure I have them. I'll check and PM you. I don't understand what the deal is about receiving PM's. I'll have to check it out.

[BlrwestSiR]

Great work John. Hopefully you can find the decals you need. 

[JohnB]

  On 2/28/2024 at 1:36 AM, BlrwestSiR said:

Great work John. Hopefully you can find the decals you need. 

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Thanks Carl. Jerry is in luck as I have the needed decals. Always happy to be of help.

[Vandy1 VX-4]

Hey John, if you need the numbers, I have it

It’s the bottom aircraft on Eagle Cals EC152  set  That’s all I have is what’s in the photo

 

[Peterpools]

John

Movin' along at a nice pace as the Birdcage is looking good as always in your hands. Glad to see the forum is doig what it does best: everyone, helping each other out. 

[JohnB]

  On 2/28/2024 at 6:22 AM, Vandy1 VX-4 said:

Hey John, if you need the numbers, I have it

It’s the bottom aircraft on Eagle Cals EC152  set  That’s all I have is what’s in the photo

 

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That's the one I was figuring on doing. I'll send you a PM. THANKS!

[JohnB]

  On 2/28/2024 at 9:00 AM, Peterpools said:

John

Movin' along at a nice pace as the Birdcage is looking good as always in your hands. Glad to see the forum is doig what it does best: everyone, helping each other out. 

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Some nice folks here. Thanks.

[Vandy1 VX-4]

  On 2/28/2024 at 2:29 PM, JohnB said:

That's the one I was figuring on doing. I'll send you a PM. THANKS!

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[JohnB]

Now that Danny (Vandy1) is sending me the decals I need, this is the a/c I will complete. About time I did a FAA Corsair!

[JohnB]

[Peterpools]

John

Looking mighty good and glad Danny was able to fill in the missing decals for you.  

[JohnB]

  On 2/28/2024 at 11:25 PM, Peterpools said:

John

Looking mighty good and glad Danny was able to fill in the missing decals for you.  

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All good to go now Peter.

[JohnB]

Undersides painted Sky. Sure looks different from a USN bird. Top sides later today.

[KevinM]

But I like that color something different for sure John.

[JohnB]

  On 2/29/2024 at 9:14 PM, KevinM said:

But I like that color something different for sure John.

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Yes it is! I have the green applied on the uppers and will apply the grey next. We'll see how that looks. I'm sure it'll be quite different from the "usual"!

[JohnB]

Since I changed subjects in mid build I had to change out the top cowling flap piece to reflect the correct layout. Luckily I didn't break anything!