JohnB Posted September 11, 2018 Posted September 11, 2018 After all the hair pulling and cussing while TRYING to build that SOB Hobby Boss P-61 I have decided to get some really enjoyable build time for a change. Time for ANOTHER Corsair! Some of you already know my penchant for the Tamiya Corsairs as I've built NINE already from the -1, the -1A, and the -1D. This will be a nice change and I am more than ready for it. 8
GusMac Posted September 11, 2018 Posted September 11, 2018 NINE! I don't think I've built that many kits total since the first F4 Corsair came out. 4
JohnB Posted September 11, 2018 Author Posted September 11, 2018 25 minutes ago, smitty44 said: You must have stock in Tamiya?!! Wish I did Smitty! 2
JohnB Posted September 11, 2018 Author Posted September 11, 2018 5 minutes ago, GusMac said: NINE! I don't think I've built that many kits total since the first F4 Corsair came out. It's just one of my favorite a/c PLUS a outstanding kit. 3
Grunhertz Posted September 12, 2018 Posted September 12, 2018 Not seen a wip on this yet will be watching 3
Administrators James H Posted September 12, 2018 Administrators Posted September 12, 2018 A very cool kit. I should finish mine. 8
BlrwestSiR Posted September 12, 2018 Posted September 12, 2018 Nice to see the Corsairs are back John! I've only done two Corsairs (4 more to go) myself but Tamiya Spitfire #9 is on the bench at the moment. Like yourself, I like to use them as stress relief builds. Carl 6
Jeff Posted September 12, 2018 Posted September 12, 2018 After 9 of them John, who needs the instructions? If and when I try one, YOU, my friend will be the first guy I ask questions of................. I'd like to do one in FAA , I always thought they looked cool with the clipped wing tips, and some had some neat cammo..... I will be following along, watching the Master at work ....... 3
JohnB Posted September 12, 2018 Author Posted September 12, 2018 8 hours ago, James H said: A very cool kit. I should finish mine. You have made some nice progress on it James. Go for the finish line. 1
JohnB Posted September 12, 2018 Author Posted September 12, 2018 4 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: Nice to see the Corsairs are back John! I've only done two Corsairs (4 more to go) myself but Tamiya Spitfire #9 is on the bench at the moment. Like yourself, I like to use them as stress relief builds. Carl Tamiya certainly does a great job. I wish some of the other manufacturer's would take note and make changes to the quality of their kits. I look forward to seeing your Spitfire.
JohnB Posted September 12, 2018 Author Posted September 12, 2018 4 hours ago, Jeff said: After 9 of them John, who needs the instructions? If and when I try one, YOU, my friend will be the first guy I ask questions of................. I'd like to do one in FAA , I always thought they looked cool with the clipped wing tips, and some had some neat cammo..... I will be following along, watching the Master at work ....... Jeff. Whenever you get to your build you will see why I really like the kit(s). Feel free to ask any questions and I'll do my best to provide answers. 1
Bomber_County Posted September 12, 2018 Posted September 12, 2018 Hey John, you know what I am going to say............I must finish mine...........another masterpiece in the making....... 2
JohnB Posted September 12, 2018 Author Posted September 12, 2018 20 minutes ago, Bomber_County said: Hey John, you know what I am going to say............I must finish mine...........another masterpiece in the making....... Finish it up Phil. I'd love to see the model finished. 2
JohnB Posted September 13, 2018 Author Posted September 13, 2018 My tried and true procedure when starting a new build is to paint as many parts as possible on the sprue. This makes things easier as I go along. I can always touch up whatever areas need it like where parts are cut from the sprue. No problemo. 4
Grunhertz Posted September 13, 2018 Posted September 13, 2018 That's something o used to do and it works. I just wish manufacturers would make it easier for us to do that, due to where they position sprue gates and the like 3
JohnB Posted September 13, 2018 Author Posted September 13, 2018 Anything that makes it easier, etc. 1
JohnB Posted September 13, 2018 Author Posted September 13, 2018 Tentatively this is my subject this time. 6
Peterpools Posted September 13, 2018 Posted September 13, 2018 John Gee, I never knew you liked Corsairs? I pulled up my easy chair and I'm ready and waiting. Just love following your builds. Keep 'em comin Peter 3
JohnB Posted September 13, 2018 Author Posted September 13, 2018 48 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Gee, I never knew you liked Corsairs? I pulled up my easy chair and I'm ready and waiting. Just love following your builds. Keep 'em comin Peter Will be a very enjoyable build after fighting that P-61 tooth and nail.
DocRob Posted September 14, 2018 Posted September 14, 2018 I'm only a Corsair Greenhorn, I built just a Tamiya 1/32 Birdcage one, but I can tell you this will be a fun project. I rarely have seen such a combination of good fit and clever engineering. The only issues I had were with the Brassin engine I added and only because I wanted to build the cowlings removable. The Brassin cockpit I also used is a gem, but is it really neccesary? I don't think so, the supplied one is also bueno. Leaves the seat belts and the rubber wheels to exchange. Some time ago I posted some photos of a 1a, it might be of help https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/4925-f4u-1a-national-naval-aviation-museum-pensacola-fl/ Cheers Rob 1
JohnB Posted September 14, 2018 Author Posted September 14, 2018 2 hours ago, DocRob said: I'm only a Corsair Greenhorn, I built just a Tamiya 1/32 Birdcage one, but I can tell you this will be a fun project. I rarely have seen such a combination of good fit and clever engineering. The only issues I had were with the Brassin engine I added and only because I wanted to build the cowlings removable. The Brassin cockpit I also used is a gem, but is it really neccesary? I don't think so, the supplied one is also bueno. Leaves the seat belts and the rubber wheels to exchange. Some time ago I posted some photos of a 1a, it might be of help https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/4925-f4u-1a-national-naval-aviation-museum-pensacola-fl/ Cheers Rob Yes indeed, it's a great kit and enjoyable to build. Great photos! 2
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