Tamiya F4U-1D build

[Martinnfb]

[JohnB]

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.

[Martinnfb]

John, I am not sure if that is the same aeroplane. Dana or Jennings would probably know.

[1to1scale]

I love GSB 1-D's!

[JohnB]

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.

[JohnB]

4 hours ago, 1to1scale said:

I love GSB 1-D's!

Beautiful job on that Corsair!

[JohnB]

Just about done with the cockpit.

 

[Dave J]

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. 

[1to1scale]

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.

[JohnB]

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.

[JohnB]

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.

[BlrwestSiR]

Nice cockpit there John. As always, the paint is  neat and tidy.

Carl

[JohnB]

Thanks Carl. I'm glad to see that you are a member here too.

[Grunhertz]

Nice work John great looking pit 

[Jeff]

John, not sure if I missed it or not, but wings up or down?

[JohnB]

9 hours ago, Grunhertz said:

Nice work John great looking pit 

Thanks!

[JohnB]

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!).

[Jeff]

Sweet, I am watching with great interest......

[JohnB]

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.

 

[Jeff]

and a clean tail...

[JohnB]

Ayuh. LOL

[JohnB]

Fuselage assembled and now it's time for the engine. I used .015 lead wire for the ignition harness. 

 

[williamj]

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.

[Peterpools]

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

[JohnB]

Thanks Peter. Coming right along.