So I took to the brake lines of Corsair #2 and thought I’d try to add the extra detail of the springs as well. Couldn’t seem to manage to make them any smaller due to the very small scale, but I did what I could and if nothing else it’s just more detail (that...
So I started building my second Corsair for the group build. As no more than an excuse to have one with it’s wings down and the other with it’s wings folded up.I started detailing the engine on this one and I’ve made a HUGE discovery…use LEAD wire!!!! This stuff is extremely soft and will...
Hello Folks,Here are several shots of the 1/48th Otaki F4U-1A Corsair for our club build as she currently sits on the modeling table. I’m just about ready to start shooting the tri-color finish. The Otaki Corsair is a basic kit but nicely molded with recessed panel lines. I’m adding in some after-market parts to...
Engine and landing gear Engine:I did my best to add more detail to the stock engine using the same 32 gauge wire as I used on the seat belts. 1.) I started off trying to glue the wires under the front engine transmission (?? the center part with the two objects on it). THAT...
Wanted to share these illustrations I found on the different variants of the Corsair. Especially helpful with the way the antenna was applied to each version....
It’s started! Just a quick post to share my progress and photos making the seat belts for the Corsair build. And share this video which helped me do it. This is also how The Kin showed how to do his! I should have taken notes during the King’s presentation! The video is from a...
This kit comes from the Ukraine and I ordered it via eBay for around $40. It arrived in about a month. After looking at it, I went and ordered another as I intend to build this for my Charleston SC son-in-law who is a Civil War buff, and will need one for myself! It...
Back in the 60’s Hasegawa released it’s 1/72 scale kit of the T-34A “Mentor” used by both the US Air Force and US Navy as well as numerous other countries. Until recently, no kit in 1/48 scale has been available from anyone, save for the rather poor vacuform kit by Sanger. Earlier this year,...
I grabbed this kit at The Hobby Stop a few weeks ago during their closing sale. Once I got home, opened up the box, and discovered that there were only 46 parts, plus it was a one-color paint job, I knew I had me a weekend build right here! Unfortunately, I didn’t take any...
CSM club member Steven Mahalko sent in some amazing shots of a Corsair warbird. These will make great references especially the inner workings of the folding wings and landing gear. Thanks Steve....
