Dave J Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Just saw it confirmed via HobbyLink Japan.... F4U-1 Corsair Birdcage.... I knew about it being a Corsair for a while... But didn't expect it to be a Birdcage. http://www.hlj.com/product/TAM60324/Air?utm_source=HobbyLink+Japan+Newsletter&utm_campaign=4abc2d5171-32tamcorsair_04_09_2013&utm_medium=email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Tamiya announce 1/32 F4 U-1 "Birdcage" Corsair!!!!!!!!!!!!! yup it's official folks! get ready for the Corsair feeding frenzy http://www.hlj.com/product/TAM60324 now, first question (and I should know this really) - did any birdcage F4 U1-D fly with the Fleet Air Arm?? cheers Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 ok, this is what wiki (ugghh - sorry) has to say: "The Royal Navy received 95 Corsair Mk Is and 510 Mk IIs, these being equivalent to the F4U-1 and -1A. Brewster-built aircraft were known as Mk IIIs (equivalent to F3A-1D), and Goodyear-built aircraft were known as Mk IVs (equivalent to FG-1D). The Mk IIs and Mk IVs were the only versions to be used in combat.[68]" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Great news indeed......LOVE the Corsair. I wonder how far away the 1A & 1D's will be?? Not that it matters, as I have enough on the go right now! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 COOL,!! Thanks for the heads up Dave.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-Oh-Four Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Woohoo!!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-Oh-Four Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Sh*te! Couldn't help myself... Pre-ordered the bugger.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wemattson Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 This is the best news I've heard in quite some time. The Corsair is one of my all time favorite aircraft. I can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest styrenedemon Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Oh wow....I had a feeling it would be a Corsair and I couldn't be happier about it. I'm sure they will raise the bar even higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougN Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Just saw it confirmed via HobbyLink Japan.... F4U-1 Corsair Birdcage.... I knew about it being a Corsair for a while... But didn't expect it to be a Birdcage. http://www.hlj.com/product/TAM60324/Air?utm_source=HobbyLink+Japan+Newsletter&utm_campaign=4abc2d5171-32tamcorsair_04_09_2013&utm_medium=email I was convinced it would be a Luftwaffe subject until I saw you selling off your Trumpy kit and assorted bits a few months ago. Then I thought there might be something to all those Corsair rumors after all Doug 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfuf Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I was hoping on a Fw 190 but after a few Emails with a good friend for who I build some models were now so far that I hope in 2014 to build 2 lol like the Spits it will be a great experience a radial engine fantastic. Johan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I was hoping on a Fw 190 but after a few Emails with a good friend for who I build some models were now so far that I hope in 2014 to build 2 lol like the Spits it will be a great experience a radial engine fantastic. Johan I'd watch. I've also told my supplier to reserve them for me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 I was convinced it would be a Luftwaffe subject until I saw you selling off your Trumpy kit and assorted bits a few months ago. Then I thought there might be something to all those Corsair rumors after all Doug Hahaha.. I have known for a little while this was coming... but the Variant completely got me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 Eaglecals have announced some decals too... In all 3 scales! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Have to say those schemes look pretty dull, but 'it is what it is' as they say... Am collating info on what will be needed to model a FAA Corsair II btw, but think even if the raised cockpit (what's 7 inches in 1/32?) is overlooked, I think you need different canopy (A2zee models, listening??? ) and shorter wings right? Still looking forward to this, if for no other reason than to see how Tamiya have outdone their P-51 kit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest styrenedemon Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Still looking forward to this, if for no other reason than to see how Tamiya have outdone their P-51 kit... And the crazy thing is...they will outdo it...and that's just scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 Personally, I'm dying to see how they tackle the wing fold. More magnets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Not an F4U-1 but the weathering on this Corsair is interesting. Guess could apply to any "island based" F4U Okinawa based F4U getting loaded up. Love the crud on the undersides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbgtv8steve Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Really good news! Just a pity it's the 'Birdcage' 'cos the marking schemes do look rather dull compared to the later models so I'll sit it out until Tamiya bring them out - which they will! Hopefully!! 'Patience is a virtue, possess it if you can!!' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted April 12, 2013 Members Share Posted April 12, 2013 Well not really a big surprise. Not an aircraft that I have a huge affinity for but will pick one up mostly because a late friend of the family flew for VMF 214 "The Black Sheep" during the war and will build it as a tribute to him. I'm just wondering how long it will take to see a Luftwaffe bird from Tamiya, you can only crank out the iconic fighters of WW2 so long without covering the 109 or the 190. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest styrenedemon Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Not a huge corsair dan? Blasphemy! I suspect the idea that a jug is next is spot on, but a 190 may not be far off. I wouldn't think a 109 would beat out th FW since its covered in 32nd pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest styrenedemon Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I just hope if I'm right it isn't a gosh awful Dora. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 well, the NEXT Tamiya uber kit will be (and you heard it here first - not really, but you know what i mean) either: Hawker Hurricane Me109 E why? because the Canada museum that tamiya measured the corsair at has these two birds also, and we know for a fact that Tamiya also measured another aircraft - but they are not saying which my money on the Emil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 my info comes via Bob Swaddling over on Hyerscale he's a smug so and so, but he has been right over the past 3 or four years, and is clearly party to Tamiya insider info / intentions... the Mossie is never going to come from Tamiya - it'll come from HK right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 just not their style seriously, didn't HK or someone say they were going to?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now