Rather than gum up the photo gallery with my photos, I thought I’d make a facebook post so you can just go to my page to check it out.Click the link here: Corsair paint & masking update Here is a quick test fit to my Corsairs diorama/vignette....
Group Build Day
We had the first build day that I can remember and 14 guys showed up with a number of models. Mostly the Corsairs though. We had a great time and learned a lot. Thanks to the King for the masking tip,/ instruction/do it my way or else ! Mike Ramp did a great demo...
New brake lines+
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...
Corsair #2 engine detail and wire recommendation!
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...
Jim Sullivan’s Otaki club Corsair.
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...
Corsair extra details
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...
Corsair variant illustrations
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....
Picture of Marston mat, for runways, put mostly on top of crushed coral.
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Corsairs from Jim
Jim Sullivan has be “practicing” for our corsair build by putting some of his stash to the test. We’ll follow his progress here. Jim has finished his 1A, we should just add this “practice” plane to the diorama, it looks so good !!...
F4U Corsair Identification Light
Willie Althammer found this little gem. I offer this as info only for the modification inclined…. Reference F4U Corsair in Detail & Scale, part 1 (XF4U through F2G, copyright 1998), page 42…. All Corsairs thru -1A and early -1D’s (up to BuNo F4U-1D BuNo 57483 and FG-1D up to 87987) had a white teardrop...