Official FlightLine F4U-1A Corsair 1600mm (63") Wingspan

[Grossman56]

Got the wings off and working on riveting the fuse. Time consuming for sure but well worth it. I'm using a small allen key with a rounded tip to enlarge some of the rivets to resemble the fasteners for the various removable panels, so far it look way cool!
Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[Grossman56]

Grossman,
Really looks like the real one. What pilot is that?

Best Regards, Rex

Hey Rex, that's the stock Porcelain Pete that comes with the plane. He got transferred to the Pacific. Amazing what a little paint and perseverance can do. I ordered a bunch of paint (Testors and Vallegro) and, since I have a bunch of spare Pete's, they'll give me plenty of practice to master the craft of pilot painting.
BTW, I checked with Dave and he hasn't got any more bushings, can I ask you to send me some? I'll gladly flip you a check for them, PM me and let me know, thanks!

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[f4u ausie]

Repainted the cockpit area a darker green as Dave recommended and also some pics from a birdcage rebuild
Just had to take some pics...




Bullet proof glass in place as well.

Here's the pic of the birdcage rebuild undergoing restoration, tey kept the fse in half because it was a heck of a lot easier to work on.



Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

Awsome pics gross uve really nailed the weathering.. on this one.. looks really nice

[jetfool]

Grossman,
Really looks like the real one. What pilot is that?

Best Regards, Rex

[Grossman56]

Repainted the cockpit area a darker green as Dave recommended and also some pics from a birdcage rebuild
Just had to take some pics...




Bullet proof glass in place as well.

Here's the pic of the birdcage rebuild undergoing restoration, they kept the fuse in half because it was a heck of a lot easier to work on.



Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[jetfool]

Grossman56,
WOW! That is looking very nice

Rex

[Grossman56]

Thanks Elbee!
I had a good visit with DaveGee today and we went over some of the finer points. Since then, I've added the bullet proof windshield and the reflector piece of the gunsight as well as got all the 3D printed parts painted and the decals on, WHEW!
Now I have a little bit of clean up around the sight and the base of the B.P. glass, Instrument panel turned out great, I used a small syringe to fill in the instrument 'glass' with Spar Varathane, turned out great. That stuff is so handy, I used it in the eye and mouth areas of the pilot as well as the top of the gunsight.

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[Elbee]

Grossman56

Now that's what I am talkin' about.

Great work, Danger.

She's really taking shape, love the livery markings.

Best, Elbee

[jetfool]

Grossman56,

I'd say it's starting to look "DANGEROUS". You're doing a fantastic job!

Best Regards, Rex

[Grossman56]

Hey Dave, sorry, but she who exceeds my rank decided we were going to Billings today. Thanks for the parts, I took them right down stairs and they fit perfectly!



The decals also came today



She's starting to take shape!

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[Grossman56]

drop in any time Dave. I'll PM my number in case you lost it.

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[davegee]

Davegee,

I think it would be real nice if you painted/weathered the cockpit parts for Dan. Then all he has to do is install. HA<HA

Rex

I can do that, but first he would have to verify that these parts do fit properly. I had to do some adjusting to make them fit in my bubbletop cockpit.

Dave

[jetfool]

Davegee,

I think it would be real nice if you painted/weathered the cockpit parts for Dan. Then all he has to do is install. HA<HA

Rex

[davegee]

Hey Danger Dan:

I like your weathering patterns on the fuse! I find with these models, once you have them for awhile, they start taking on a weathered patina of their own. Like fine wine, they get better over time, unless you crash them, of course!

I have your cockpit parts printed and in a bag so if we can get together sometime, I'll give them to you.

Cheers

Davegee

[jetfool]

Fantastic work Dan! Wheels look great, hope you install Elbee"s strut covers and modified tail wheel retract, they really add character. I will use Elbee's bomb drop attachment and bomb on mine for some strafing flights. Not used on my version of Ken Walsh but will look cool flying.

Onward and Upward, Dan Rex

[Elbee]

Grossman56
In my 'World Order of Meritocracy' that is outstanding. Best, LB

[Grossman56]

I wasn't happy with the placement of the upper color on the cowling, it should have extended down further to the cowling 'joiner' which in itself is in the wrong place, too high, it should line up with the rivet line just above the wing


So I mixed up some paint and lowered the paint line to the joiner, compromised I guess.

I'm also attempting to duplicate the exhaust 'swirl' coming out of the cowling and doing a 90 degree turn downwards just before the leading edge. Meanwhile she's getting more combat dirty with the wheel hubs painted and the staining on the fuse. Can't go much further until the decals arrive, they're on their way though.

[jetfool]

Davegee,
Good info. Probably fly with stock prop to get everything dialed in, then go to the bigger prop. Would like a Curtiss prop so will look around for something similar. Yes, a basic OD but will need advice on shading the faded surfaces which in pictures occurred. Another good profile would be Silver Lady (did this scheme om my Yellow P-47) but leaning more to Lucky. Plan to pick your Brain on this.

Dan,
Corsair is really coming alive. The Birdcage had a hard life in the SWP and the worst wreathing you apply only looks better if done in a subtle way. A 1600m B-26 dirtied up would be another one to attack Rabaul
Look at my Corsair cockpit posts and you will see I used Elbee's seat and cockpit parts. Required some foam surgery, not much, but really adds to the plane
I might start a re-paint/ weathering post when I start? Excitement is hitting my bones again to start this, but Keeper of the wallet says I have to wait till X-MAS to open. Think she might be the Grinch!

Instead of that Thanksgiving nap fellows, go work on your plane, Rex

[Grossman56]

Hi Dave:
Let me know when you can head over.
Dan

[davegee]

Grossman56,

Ah Muncie, I'm just 1 1/2 hr drive from me and attend many scale events throughout the summer, Finishing a BUSA 1/4 sc N-17 for next year. Fantastic facility and wide-open flying space.
Ordered the V 3 scale prop with purchase and have Robart wheels. Trying to decide on what profile to model, thinking of R Johnsons 'LUCKY'

Johnson's plane Lucky would be a good one. Pretty basic paint scheme for that earlier period of the war. The one distinguishing thing if you want to go full scale, is that it had a Curtiss Electric Prop with the cuffs, and a longer more bullet shaped spinner. I have a couple of planes I have done in this manner, worked out ok after a lot of trial and error. The printed bullet shaped dome I had someone design and make for me with the threads inside so it can screw onto the prop shaft. I still don't know how to do that, but I can easily print some up if I have the STL file for them. With the Corsair V3 prop, all the security for keeping the prop from flying off the aircraft is borne by a hex nut that securely holds the prop on, no matter what kind of spinner you put on the end.

If you decide you like a plane that had the Hamilton Standard prop with the more blunt spinner on it, you don't have to do anything, that's how easy it is. If the accuracy of a Curtiss Electric propeller isn't a big deal for you, you can just put a Ham Stan prop and spinner on your airplane. Most would never know the difference.

Cheers

Davegee