LSP_K2 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I seen this today http://aerodynamicmedia.com/first-look-tamiyas-upcoming-132-f4u-d-corsair-model-kit/ Looks excellent to me. I'm not sure if I'll get one or not though, it sort of depends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Don't forget the layer of mud: caption says F4U MAG-33 Okinawa June 1945. Jari Anthony in NZ, LSP_K2, Bill Cross and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Now that I'm sure it's Gyereen, I'm definitely in. otis252 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I can't wait. I'm in for two, just not sure when I'll build the 1st one. Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Southern Bandit Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I seen this today http://aerodynamicmedia.com/first-look-tamiyas-upcoming-132-f4u-d-corsair-model-kit/ It looks superb, just the one for me though, have the other two Tamiya Corsairs, 3 in total is plenty. LSP_K2 and Joel_W 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizly Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 What provision is given for the modeller that doesn't want to install rockets? I'm surprised Tamiya didn't simply leave the mounting points skinned over and have dimples on the inside to guide those who want rockets to drill locating holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-M Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Is this up for pre-order yet anywhere? I need one as I have a Robert Hampton Gray project in mind. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hansen Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 I don't have any solid proof to base this on, but its possible they are the same rails as those used by the P-51D. Rails versus stubs seemed to be prevalent on Brewster F3A-1s and FG-1As for some reason. Not sure why. -d- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 It looks superb, just the one for me though, have the other two Tamiya Corsairs, 3 in total is plenty. I've also got both the -1 and the -1A at the front of my to build list' but I still really want two over the long haul Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 (edited) Here's another photo that shows the skinning, etc on the wing underside.. Has anyone besides me noticed that the two aircraft flanking the one in the center are cannon armed? The one on the right appears to be an F4U-5 judging by the position of the intakes and the C series R-2800. John, do you know when the photo was taken and/or the source? Interesting to say the least. Edited May 21, 2017 by Juggernut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Anyone have any good closeup photos of rocket *RAILS* on wartime F4U-1Ds?? I'm noticing them on a fair number of aircraft, in place of the normal 5" stub launchers... Don't recall ever noticing them before. I think that's a question for the resident expert, Dana Bell. It may be that Goodyear used the rails while Vought used stub launchers or something like that... Or, it could be something entirely different.... Dana probably can englighten us. All I know for sure is those Corsairs are from VMF-312 and not one of them appears to be 530, the seemingly only aircraft from VMF-312 ever to be rendered in decals in any scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 (edited) That's about to change Thank God! Oh, and Fundekals. Edited May 21, 2017 by Juggernut LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-M Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Here's a link to a diary of 1841 Squadron, which includes Hampton Gray's flights with 115/X. Enjoy Brad http://www.navalandmilitarymuseum.org/sites/default/files/pdf/Complete%201841%20Squadron%20Diary.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful69 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 ... For the record, we're leaving FAA and RNZAF Corsairs to those with more expertise than we have ... I'm hoping that those with the 'more expertise' do an adjustment for wing tips also! Rog Jeff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-M Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 (edited) That's fine J, CanMilAir has markings for what I need for my project. Brad Edited May 22, 2017 by Brad-M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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