JohnB Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 Just for grins, I decided to see if I could come up with enough leftover parts from my Hasegawa P-40 builds to try to assemble a near complete model. I've been able to get together most of what's needed but am still missing a few pieces but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. I was surprised that I had so many parts left over that I could use! I'll have to construct a rear fuselage "plug" to get the tail piece to attach. Oh what fun!!! LOL 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 Nice, I love recycling projects like this. Cheers Martin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 12 Author Share Posted November 12 We'll see how it goes. 🙄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted November 13 Share Posted November 13 Very curious ! You must have a fair few Corsair parts ...maybe a FrankenCorHawk......WarSair .....um .....you get the idea 😀 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 13 Author Share Posted November 13 14 hours ago, PanzerWomble said: Very curious ! You must have a fair few Corsair parts ...maybe a FrankenCorHawk......WarSair .....um .....you get the idea 😀 LOL I do have a lot of Corsair leftovers but nothing usable for that. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted November 13 Share Posted November 13 Interesting I'm in for this. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 13 Author Share Posted November 13 4 hours ago, KevinM said: Interesting I'm in for this. I've never tried to do this before so we'll see how it goes. I think it's likely I won't be able to come up with some of the needed parts but I'll carry it as far as I can. The main part I haven't been able to dig up so far is the gear/wing knuckle piece (part #A28) for the right wing. Maybe someone here can send me one? 🙄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted November 14 Share Posted November 14 Van’t help you with this one, John, otherwise the part would be on its way ! Can you scratchbuild one from a leftover bomb or extra tank ? The other option, if you have the dimensions and profile, is for me to design and print a part. But, by the time you get it, you will have finished three more Corsairs 🤣 ! Hubert 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 14 Author Share Posted November 14 1 hour ago, HubertB said: Van’t help you with this one, John, otherwise the part would be on its way ! Can you scratchbuild one from a leftover bomb or extra tank ? The other option, if you have the dimensions and profile, is for me to design and print a part. But, by the time you get it, you will have finished three more Corsairs 🤣 ! Hubert LOL Thank you Hubert. I'll figure something out. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted November 14 Share Posted November 14 Sometimes people sell single sprues on ebay , if you know what you are looking for that might be an option ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 14 Author Share Posted November 14 2 hours ago, PanzerWomble said: Sometimes people sell single sprues on ebay , if you know what you are looking for that might be an option ? That's a good idea. I hadn't thought of that and will check it out. Thanks! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 14 Author Share Posted November 14 Rear fuselage "fix" nearly done. It just needs a little more smoothing out in spots. I think the next move is to put the cockpit back in and then attach the fuselage to the wing/nose assembly. I looked on ebay to see if I could find someone selling the sprues that have the needed parts on them. No luck. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 14 Author Share Posted November 14 Making some nice progress but still a long way to go. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted November 14 Share Posted November 14 3 hours ago, JohnB said: I could find someone selling the sprues that have the needed parts on them. No luck. John I think the bomb idea by Hubert would probably work? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 That's a really cool project and it's looking great. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 15 Author Share Posted November 15 11 minutes ago, TJTX said: That's a really cool project and it's looking great. So far it's working out fairly well. If I can find something to use for the right wing LG knuckle cover I think it will do alright. Fingers crossed! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 John, I would suggest to use Tamiya's two part resin putty, it is a great material to sculp with. That knuckle is basically just a blob that should be fairly easy to form. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 15 Author Share Posted November 15 11 hours ago, Martinnfb said: John, I would suggest to use Tamiya's two part resin putty, it is a great material to sculp with. That knuckle is basically just a blob that should be fairly easy to form. Thanks Martin. I think I have some of that but will need to check. Thanks again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 15 Author Share Posted November 15 Gluing in some "base" strip plastic that I will spread putty over and sand to shape. I'll see about the "knuckle" piece after that is done. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 16 Author Share Posted November 16 I used a piece of a drop tank to make the knuckle cover. Far from perfect but better than nothing. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 Looking god from here. Some small issues visible, but nothing that putty and sanding can’t solve Hubert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 Great problem solving 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 Nice one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 If you are casually looking in a cabinet you probably not even notice John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 16 Author Share Posted November 16 1 hour ago, HubertB said: Looking god from here. Some small issues visible, but nothing that putty and sanding can’t solve Hubert Yes there are a couple of spots that need additional attention. I'm just glad to have been able to get it this far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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