LSP_Ron Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I am ready to make the plunge. I know this kit is a bit of an old hog so it will be done up as "Big Hog" from the Jolly Rodgers. I don't plan on making to many mods to the kit outside of the AM I have lined up. That being the Aires and Verlinden cockpits, quick boost engine, our own LSP cowl and some decals. Wish me luck, using Big Matt's great build thread as a reference, I think I'll need it Ron Reuben L. Hernandez 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Go for it Ron. This should be fun to watch! It'll also be the first use of our cowl in a build here too.Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Great project Ron! I will follow with most interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Ron Good lick with the Big Hog Corsair build. looking forward to following along. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdlc Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 sweet! Will follow with interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 We can never have too many Corsairs Ron. I've seen some pretty decent ones lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Love those stars with red bars! Looking forward to following along. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrongWay Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Another build I'll be following closely. One of these days I'll have a go at my kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Good luck with the build, I will enjoy watching it progress. The kit is not "horrible", but it sure has its fiddly parts. I would suggest deciding right now whether you want the flaps up or down, then gluing them accordingly as the metal hinges for the movable flaps do not work very well. If you use them, when the flaps are positioned in "down" position the hinges move them far from the wing and a big gap appears that is simply inaccurate. The hinges however work OK for the other movable parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big matt Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Don't blame me Ron. Have fun and I would strongly suggest picking up Lee Cook's excellent book on VF-17. There are a ton of shots of white 3. A great subject. One particular shot shows a treaded and slick tire mounted for a nice assymetric look. The weathering is simply over the top as well. We need more Corsairs. I will be watching for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 .....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdlc Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 of all the books I bought for my build, the following were the most referred to - KD431 The Time Capsule Corsair, Modellers Datafile & The Detial & Scale book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jockdeboer Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 I'll be watching this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 No pressure here, there have been times where I've posted entire builds with hardly a comment, this time I post the box and get 12 in one day just joking. Anyway thanks for the interest and input all, very much appreciated. I've been cleaning up resin bits the last two nights. I managed to get some green into the pit just now. Will post pics once I get some details worth posting. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 Would you look at that! I actually managed to get something done this week. I must admit, I am a little sick of cutting off casting blocks. The ones on the engine and engine rear mount were a real bugger!! anyway, The engine plumbing is started. I used Solder for the wires and mirco tubing for push rod tubes. I've started painting up the cockpit but still have a long way to go with details. Tonight I hope to add all the PE control handles etc. Two days ago I ordered some AM wheels from Heritage Aviation, no sooner did I hit send then I found I have a set of Contact Resin ones already. I really have no idea what all is in my stash, pretty pathetic eh? cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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