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...
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....
Progress on Corsair seat belts…
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...
Corsair Reference Photos
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....
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 !!...