LSP_Ron Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 And personally I'd use the Vector engine over the Quickboost one - it's a work of art. The Vector engine is sweet for sure. I used the quickboost in mine because you only see the front of it and it's $15.oo as opposed to $35.00 for the Vector. Ron Micke D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 Thanks for all your responses fellas! I won't be adding to or changing any of the aftermarket already described as I simply can't afford it. I'm fully aware of the difficulties involved with the Aires wheel bays, but using them is part of the 'challenge'. I made a CMK wheel bay set designed for the Tamiya Zero fit into the old Revell kit by chopping it up and scratch-building the other bits, so I'm hopeful that I can sort this one out. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 I didn't notice a canopy in amongst all that AM..Is there something I'm missing, or is that a vac job or similar later on? Hi Don, The canopy is part of the Montex conversion parts, in the box labelled for a D-9 radiator cowling: I think it's hiding under the yellow label. Kev sandokan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Kev WOW, what a project. Looking forward to following your progress on this Great Adventure. Keep 'em coming :popcorn: ' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) Jeeze Louise Kev! You must be a glutton for punishment! LOL Can you get out of it? I don't know if this will help any but here's the link to my Trumpeter -1D build a while back. http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=26948&hl= http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=user_activity&mid=9853&search_app=forums&userMode=content&sid=1b02b0e9a7591f76112360d044ea23ac&search_app_filters[forums][searchInKey]=&search_app_filters[forums][sortKey]=title&search_app_filters[forums][sortDir]=&st=175 Edited April 18, 2013 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 That turned out great John! I noticed that the build thread seemed to peter out though, which is a shame. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 That turned out great John! I noticed that the build thread seemed to peter out though, which is a shame. Kev Yeah, I noticed that too. I thought I had posted the whole ball of wax but I guess I didn't. I DO remember that I was VERY glad to be finished with the SOB. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Here's a link to my build FWIW Kev. Ron http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=37271&hl=corsair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Here's a link to my build FWIW Kev. Ron http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=37271&hl=corsair Wow Ron. Very well done -1A! Looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 Wow Ron. Very well done -1A! Looks great. Yeah, thoroughly agree. Can't guarantee my build will come out as well as either of these ones. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMurph Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Have fun with this one Kev, I loved backdating the Trump Kit when I did mine. a lot of work but at least you are using AM parts, let me know how the Kit works out for you. I had used the Lone Star Kit for mine next time it will be the Tamiya for me. But there is just something about scratch building that makes it better. Cheers Murph Mal_Belford, williamj and CyberGolem 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 Thanks for the inspiration Murph! You guys have all built amazing models from this kit, so there's hope for me yet. I'm itching to get on with it now, but alas I won't be able to make a proper start for quite some time. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 If you replace the entire fuselage, cockpit, wings, engine, canopy, prop, decals & tail with Tamiya's new kit, you'll be onto a winner. Yeah, I'd heard something about Tamiya coming out with a fairly comprehensive upgrade set for this kit... Kev dpastern 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Well now, this should be interesting Kevin. It definitely looks like you have everything you need to "git 'er dun". The Waldron oxygen hose is a rare piece too. Years ago I bought their 1/48 scale oxygen hose and I've yet to use it but when the right project comes along....... I'd spoken with Mr. Waldron about getting more hoses but they had trouble with the manufacturing process and then apparently the fellow that made them for Waldron Model Products passed away so that was the end of that. Are you sure you want to use it on this build? Lookin' forward to seeing how you make out with this one Kev. Cheers, Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 This could get very interesting Kev, will have to watch it closely as I have like a lot of people got a couple of those kits in the loft. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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