Hagar Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 (edited) Well disaster has struck. Not paying attention to what I am doing and I made the inner left flaps using the up position. It would not fit well at all so I looked again and puzzled it out. I managed to get the flaps apart, but they look crappy. Am putting a request in to Tamiya and hope I can get new ones reasonably inexpensively. I guess I can do the right inner flaps, landing gear, and the vertical stab while I wait. Very disappointed with myself. I can only reiterate what has been mentioned a number of times, read the instructions and high-lite the ones that pertain to your build. Hopefully get back on track soon. James Edited August 20, 2013 by Hagar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 That looks great James. I started the same kit and plan on using the same markings also. I just haven't had the time to get into the hobby room lately but plan to get on it harder once the weather turns more fall like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 Okay I have buffed it out all I can and hope after some paint no one will know about the flap. Getting closer to the paint stage btw. Maybe be able to do it this weekend I hope.Bottom pic you can just make out the damage. Left inboard as you look at it.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMurph Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 File it down ,fill it with putty and sand her up Mate it will be fine primer and paint will hide a lot. the build is coming along great, Mine is coming along at a bit slower pace. Cheers Murph... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Wonderful! Seconded............. Vundabar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Okay I have buffed it out all I can and hope after some paint no one will know about the flap. Getting closer to the paint stage btw. Maybe be able to do it this weekend I hope. Bottom pic you can just make out the damage. Left inboard as you look at it. James Cant even tell mate.................honestly cant really even see it, and would never have know had you not pointed it out. I wouldnt sweat it............looks terrific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 James, REALLY oustanding. I keep telling myself "don't buy it !" but after seeing yours and the others , well, Not sure. But great job so far...........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 Thanks everyone. Harv, this is one of the nicest if not the nicest kits I have put together. Fit and engineering are incredable. It just needs attention to the instructions and decisions made early on. You wouldnt regret it. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 The flap looks fine to me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Only had a little time yesterday. Landing gear are on and what gems they are. Just amazing how well this goes together. I didnt do so well on the wings, but it will look okay, not great, but okay. The little doors that open during wing fold are a pain to install, but very very cool. Some bits and bobs to finish, some masking to do and painting will commence. Very excited about this.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 James Perfect fix and even before you had to do the fix, I couldn't really see the mistake. Still looks mighty fine to me. Keep 'em coming :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 Got the masking on and the bottom coat painted. Maybe tomorrow I can get the top grey coat on.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hansen Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Well, i was gonna say that you would probably feel better after hosing it down with a coat of primer but...... seems like you beat me to it. david Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 Initial paint is done. I tried to make it rough as all the pics I have found the OD looks very uneven and rough. Might have to go over this again. Not sure if it will look better after I gloss coat and weather. Tomorrow is another day anyways.Comments and critiques welcome.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hansen Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Hi James, i should start off by saying, i don't know nearly as much about the FAA "Slime and Sewage" paint schemes on the Corsair as i do about the Navy 3- tone schemes. Others know more. If i had a criticism it would be i think the separation between colours should be just a little bit more sharp. As it looks right now the paint looks like it was put on in a hurry; the coverage looks uneven and the green that goes up to the leading edge of the right wing looks a bit incomplete. You could add some variety by adding one drop of white to the base colour and over spraying both the slate gray and the extra dark sea gray. Painting on the wing walkways (if they had them) and the chord wise anti skid areas will also add mofre visual interest. Lastly, i'd seriously consider painting on the national insignia. Maybe its because there is no wash in the panel lines, maybe its because its devoid of markings. Right now it just looks a bit bland to me. Not to sound too critical, but painting is my bag and when it comes to Corsairs i'm rather opinionated. But keep on posting the pics. I'm excited to see it finished. david Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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