Thanks Sean! The little springs are just stretched sprue, which I added some texture to to represent the springs. I thought about real tiny springs, but they probably would have looked out of scale. I hope you are able to end your stand-off soon! [:D]
Richie-Thanks, and I do know what you mean. Having the struts compressed all of the way would probably be fine for a fueled-up bird with bombs and rockets. I wish there was a relatively easy way to extend them on the Tamiya kit. Maybe on the next one I try making some new scissor links and add a piece of sprue for a lengthened landing gear. Trumpeter seems to have gone to the other extreme with their kit, molding them almost completely extended! Thanks again, no offense taken! [^]
The “Standoff” has ended with the Corsair. She went into the booth first thing today. I used Model Master Insigna Blue enamel FS35044. The battle is slowly coming to an end with this kit. [}:)]
You know Sean after reading your comment about tossing models I had to come check this out. You sure are making it look easy. I have only praise and am glad you haven’t tossed it. Also I am amazed that there are more modelers here other than Frank, I thought he was a lone wolf Corsair fan! [:P]
Aaron - Thanks for stopping in and liking what you see, That Frank is a Corsair Extremist doing two at once. But hey what guy hasnt ever thought of doing two [:-^] [;)] I stop in and check on the Navy Gb every now and then to see what is being built.
On another note , this kit has been a trial of patience and errors on my part. No matter how long I study the directions I can still manage to mess up…[sigh]To me it seems like each sprue section was created by a different person. Sprue C & D are almost twins except for the ejector pin locations… Anyway I am starting to see the light at the end of the Hanger !
Sean, shes looking great. Love the color. I for one am glad to see you stick this one out. With all the probs you`ve endured, I think it was worth it. Maybe I will start back on mine soon…Harv
Fab work going on here, sorry I’ve been quiet lately but it’s been busy for a number of reasons here in South Aus. No matter, I managed to get a start on my FG-1D, using the Tamiya -1D rather than the Hobbycraft. I’ve got as far as the cockpit and all internal prepainting, plus weathered the pit with Promodeler panel wash and MiG pigments, bare metal courtesy of MM enamel silver. The Interior Green is mixed from Tamiya acrylics, it’s a tad light. Their instructions suggest two parts yellow to one part green, I skewed it a bit in favor of green but it should really be 1:1.
This is the first time I’ve managed to get an instrument panel decal to lie down over raised detail. It took six applications of Microscale Micro-Set, but it worked! I used Gunze clear flat over the decals, then created instrument glasses with clear gloss. The only item missing is the seat belt decal – I messed it up so decided to forget the harness.
The last two images will be very familiar to KG! It should be a quicker process now, I’ll be able to close up the fuselage before long. I had a bit of trouble with focus, these are very small assemblies!
Mike- You’re doing a fantastic job on your bird! The color you mixed looks good to my eyes. There was some variations to the color depending on batch, manufacturer, etc so you as long as it’s close it’s just right. If you would like, I have a couple of extra seatbelt decals and would be happy to send them to you. If you would like em, just pop me a PM with your addy and I’ll put em in the mail for ya. [tup]
A little more progress: I’ve snugged the cockpit into the fuselage, closed her up and added the segment behind the cockpit. Also done a quick round of adzing on the jointlines.
Thanks, Frank! The Tamiya Corsair builds nicely, she’s a little bit more complex then the Bf 109 but is going together readily enough. I’m thinking of painting the flaps off the model, certainly the undersides, then maybe do the topside camo with the masked flaps attached…
Frank - I used Model Master Enamel Insigna Blue FS 35044
Harv -Looking forward to seeing your work grace the pages again (hint hint [;)]) I am still stressed on this build about mating the wings up though. [xx(] As I have heard the “Droop” towards the ground really bad …
Richie - Thank you, how is your Corsair coming along ? You should be just about finished right [tup]
Mike - Terrific work, your Pit looks the Business. Nice to see some new Corsair’s still being added to the group. You are making it look way too easy with your progress… [:)][wow]
I was looking at the inside of the cowl flaps, and trying to decide whether to add some detail to them as they are plain on the inside or just use the closed flaps. First, I marked in pencil where the inside grooves between each flap was located, using the outer grooves as a guide. Scribed those in, then sanded them and cleaned them out. I took some .010" strip styrene, cut them into tiny triangles, then drilled a .2mm hole in each one. Threaded a length of thread through them to replicate the actuator cable. Overall, I am quite happy with them. Now, just have to decide if I wanna do it all over again for the other one! [:O]
Okay, here’s the last one for now, I’m gonna be out for a couple of days. I’ve got some filler in a few joints, wing centre is mounted and the tailplane interlock is just too kewl!
Gotta order Express Masks, maybe some resin bombs, borrow rockets from a Mustang kit… Why Tamiya would produce the attack version but not include a fret of ordnance is beyond me…
Frank - I just dont know about you, That is some really fine detail woirk you are once again showing off. I truly expect for you to connect the end of that thread to the correct PE Knob in the Pit [;)] Did you use "The Chopper " to cut all those pieces or did you do it all by hand ?
Still trying to fabricate the mini pulleys I need to run the cable to the office. I’m doing my best! [swg] No chopper here, just an optivisor, tiny tweezers, and a .2mm dental round bur.
Sheesh, Frank! 1:48! Well… okay, I’m looking at the same part, and wondering… I have .015" wire, plenty of .020" platiscard and a .020" drill…
Yep, she’s rolling, I’m really enjoying Tamiya planes. I’ll have to take a breather, though, as it’ll take a while for the masks to arrive. I’ll switch to the Mustang I’m production-lining at the same time and get that one along to paint-ready too. And I have two models on a publication deadline only three weeks away. Yikes, I’m almost a professional at this!
