Peterpools Posted December 28, 2018 Author Share Posted December 28, 2018 Yikes, can't believe at how much time has past since my last update. With the holidays, the normal craziness for this time of the year, buying and setting up a new computer system, I have been one busy boy. My other passions have always been photography and flying and my new PC needed not only had to be set up for normal use but for photography, which included: Benko Sw240 Photographic Monitor Canon Pro 10 Photographic Printer Epson 600 Photo Scanner for converting negatives and slides into digital files and then all the other normal accessories: printer, DVD Player/Burner and external HD for storage. Of course, being a Mac Guy, this was no easy task but everything is up and running. But yes, the Corsair is still moving down the line and an update hopefully by the end of the weekend. Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 1, 2019 Author Share Posted January 1, 2019 UPDATE 1/1/19: ASSEMBLIES MAKING PROGRESS Finally, been back at the bench and have been making some nice progress with a boatload of assemblies completed. After loosing a number of key parts to the Carpet Monster for the wing fold assembly and a call to Tamiya USA failed as the parts were not in stock, my good friend John B came to the rescue; all the lost parts plus a few extras were mailed and in a few days time, all the parts plus were in the mailbox. Without John’s 7th Cavalry call to action, I would be still whistling Dixie and going nowhere waiting for Tamiya to call the parts were in. Thanks Buddy, so very much appreciated. First up was completing the wing fold mechanism, then the main center wing assembly completed and glued into place - perfect fit. Papa Tamiya never fails to deliver, just carefully follow the instructions and watch for any paint lurking on gluing surfaces. Gear doors were next, as well as the landing gear was completed. I chucked the Tamiya vinyl tires as I’m just not a fan and went with Edwards resin set; cleaned up and done: gorgeous detail and test fitting showed a precise fit. The inner flaps were now built up and care has to be taken as they can be built either up or down but they are not interchangeable. Loads of work and of course a lot of the details and PE will never be seen but it’s all there. The outer wing panels were completed and the six 50 cal MG barrels were added (Evergreen rod) as none are in the kit. I also closed up the shell ejection opening from the inside, giving the look of a machine gun housing rather than being able to look smack dab into the wing. I’ve struggled a bit with the gear colors and decided after looking at a lot of photos and the link to the Naval Air Museum that Rob posted (thank you for the link and help)tion), the gear and just the inside of the gear doors should be light gray with the rest of the gear well Gloss Dark Navy Blue. Next up Back to the front windscreen and cowling which has been resting in place all this time. Cleanup seams and getting ready for priming. Thanks for checking in Peter 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 great work like usual Peter Another great kit in progress Mark 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Looking immaculate as ever Peter, getting to grips with the new airbrush on the Sherman’s and the Marder so the Corsair maybe next.........watching closely...... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 1, 2019 Author Share Posted January 1, 2019 Mark Much appreciated and I'm really happy you're on LSM and will be showing your work here as well Peter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 1, 2019 Author Share Posted January 1, 2019 Thanks Phil Glad your getting use to your new weapon of choice and hopefully your next build be your Corsair. I haven't much more to do before final sanding and clean up and then it's off to the paint shoip Peters 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Looking good Peter! Curious how the fit is between those Eduard resin tires and the outer rim pieces. On my set, the outer rims were too small, leaving large gaps between the parts. I opted to take the kit outer rims and sand them to within an inch of their life, and used them with the Eduard resin tires. The kit parts are slightly larger in diameter, but I was able to slightly sand them to a smaller diameter to fit the Eduard parts. Great progress, you are really making me want to pull my kit out of the stash! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 1, 2019 Author Share Posted January 1, 2019 Thanks Frank . Yikes, much appreciate the heads up and I'll be looking for the gaps and I'll be going with your fix. Maybe I'll get lucky and Eduard fixed the issue but with my luck, the gap will be there. Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Nice progress Peter, painting stage not to far ahead. On my Birdcage F4U I used the Brassin wheels without problems, the gap was perfect to my eye, but I've heard about that problem with the gap between wheel and hub in other places, so maybe Eduard altered something while producing. Cheers Rob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Lovely update Peter! I have been looking forward to this one. Such precise and clean work.....love it! Cheers Anthony 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis7423 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Looking good Peter! - Dennis S. Thornton, CO USA 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Coming along really well Peter! (Let me know if you need any more replacement parts. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 Thanks Rob I hope my set came out of the same molds as yours. Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 Anthony So very much appreciated and it's good to be back at the bench and making progress again Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 Thanks Dennis, much appreciated Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 Hi John Without your help, I would be spending my time watching tv and waiting for Tamiyia to receive the parts. It's almost an invite to feed the carpet monster but I promise to be a lot more careful Peter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Great update, Peter! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Peter, Your updates are some of the best in the business! Detailed, informative, and with stellar photography. I’ve used them multiple times as a reference for my builds. Keep on keeping on! Happy New Year, Tom 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelR32 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 On 1/3/2019 at 2:53 PM, Uncarina said: Peter, Your updates are some of the best in the business! Detailed, informative, and with stellar photography. I’ve used them multiple times as a reference for my builds. Keep on keeping on! Happy New Year, Tom +1 Peter. Always the same.. for years and years.. always the same. Keep em comin.. to coin a phrase.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Nice to see the great progress Peter. Looks like you're about ready to throw some paint at it. Through an airbrush of course. Carl 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 Thanks Gaz Making slow but steady progress now and I'm starting to smell the primer. Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 Thank You, so very much appreciated. Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 Hey Nige No denying, you know me like a book, I'm just stuck in my ways and love hanger flying with the guys. Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 Thanks Carl Yup, getting there and I can see the primer and my Iwata Revolution (.5 tip for priming and clear cotes) warming up in the bullpen Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Damn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All that come to mind. Seriously good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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