Martinnfb Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 Uh oh. I see the a/c I intended to build had a -1A canopy. That means I'll have to make another choice as I don't want to put a -1A canopy on the model. Or maybe I'll go on and use the frameless one. Could be that at some point that a/c had one installed. Thanks for the photo Martin. There are several things to look out for when building a -1D Corsair. They include what type canopy (some early -1D's used the -1A canopy), rocket stubs or no rocket stubs (appears early -1D's didn't have 'em), and the cutout step on the right inboard flap. A great reference is Dana Bell's two books on the Corsairs. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 John, I am not sure if that is the same aeroplane. Dana or Jennings would probably know. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I love GSB 1-D's! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 51 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: John, I am not sure if that is the same aeroplane. Dana or Jennings would probably know. Thanks but it will be a cold day in hell when I ask Jennings for anything. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 4 hours ago, 1to1scale said: I love GSB 1-D's! Beautiful job on that Corsair! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 Just about done with the cockpit. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Looking great John... Thanks for letting me know the sprue codes that come with the D the other day. I managed to source the sprues and turn my extra A into a D! I have two more on order at Luckymodel at the moment for my planned diorama. Just waiting for them to have another sale on so I can grab the Brassin sets I want. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 John, after building mine, I realize why you love these so much, these things fall together like legos without fitting or sanding. Leaves you to be creative with paint. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 45 minutes ago, Dave J said: Looking great John... Thanks for letting me know the sprue codes that come with the D the other day. I managed to source the sprues and turn my extra A into a D! I have two more on order at Luckymodel at the moment for my planned diorama. Just waiting for them to have another sale on so I can grab the Brassin sets I want. Thanks Dave! That sounds like a good plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 21 minutes ago, 1to1scale said: John, after building mine, I realize why you love these so much, these things fall together like legos without fitting or sanding. Leaves you to be creative with paint. Yes, they are enjoyable builds as are the P-51's and Spitfires. I just wish they would do a couple of F6F Hellcats. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Nice cockpit there John. As always, the paint is neat and tidy. Carl 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 Thanks Carl. I'm glad to see that you are a member here too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunhertz Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Nice work John great looking pit 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 John, not sure if I missed it or not, but wings up or down? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 9 hours ago, Grunhertz said: Nice work John great looking pit Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Jeff said: John, not sure if I missed it or not, but wings up or down? Undecided right now but likely up (to save display space!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Sweet, I am watching with great interest...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 Looks like I'll do this one (unless I change my mind again! LOL). I'll leave off the the paint on the nose as I'm sure this a/c had solid sea blue there at one time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 and a clean tail... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 Ayuh. LOL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 Fuselage assembled and now it's time for the engine. I used .015 lead wire for the ignition harness. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamj Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 On 9/19/2018 at 7:02 PM, JohnB said: Yes, they are enjoyable builds as are the P-51's and Spitfires. I just wish they would do a couple of F6F Hellcats. I wish they'd do an F-86. Seriously. Love your builds John. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 John You're simply amazing - another gorgeous Corsair front office and now you're already wiring up the big P&W Keep 'em coming Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 Thanks Peter. Coming right along. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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