Anders_Isaksson Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 As I believe the basic plastic is the same, can a -1B be made from the -2? Just curious, as I understand that only the armament differed between the two versions. So a set of aftermarket items for the -1B specific cannon barrels might do the trick? Thanks for any input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Tail is taller on the -2 - and changes to engine cowl - but don't have details to hand. Not sure if the cowl changed on the various Trumpeter releases - if I get a chance I'll dig out of the loft. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anders_Isaksson Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Iain (32SIG) said: Tail is taller on the -2 - and changes to engine cowl - but don't have details to hand. Not sure if the cowl changed on the various Trumpeter releases - if I get a chance I'll dig out of the loft. Iain Ah, I see. The taller fin alone of the -2 makes me drop this idea. Better to just get the proper -1B. Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 I think the fin height is an easy fix Anders - if you can wait until the weekend I can dig my -1 and -2 kits out and check the differences in the mouldings, if that's any help? Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anders_Isaksson Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 39 minutes ago, Iain (32SIG) said: I think the fin height is an easy fix Anders - if you can wait until the weekend I can dig my -1 and -2 kits out and check the differences in the mouldings, if that's any help? Iain Yes Iain, I can indeed wait until the weekend. Many thanks for taking the time! I will await your info on the different boxings. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anders_Isaksson Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 (edited) Just found an additional snippet of info as it seems the -2 featured an oil cooler door on the lower cowling. https://www.scalemates.com/kits/obscureco-aircraft-obs48002-grumman-bearcat-f8f-2--177240 But perhaps Trumpeter never bothered to modify their -2 to include the door? Otherwise I assume it might be easy to backdate the cowl by deleting the door. Edited July 23, 2019 by Anders_Isaksson Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 The -2 kit does have the oil cooler opening. Not a door but a stationary vent not on the -1. hth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anders_Isaksson Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share Posted July 27, 2019 (edited) Thanks for the photo. Edited July 27, 2019 by Anders_Isaksson MikeMaben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Hi Anders - boxes found! OK - in front of me the F8F-1 and F8F-2 kits - and, as you know, the F8F-2 includes the cannon and wing panels with bulges that are identical to the cannon sprue in the -1B kit (have checked) - so part way to a cannon armed F8F-1B. I'll post some photos later, but kit differences are: Fuselage mouldings - fin and rudder broader chord and taller on the F8F-2 - but I reckon very easily changed back to smaller fin and rudder with a few cuts and shaping Cowling - main cowl identical - different lower panels to allow for oil cooler outlet - again - easy change IMHO Exhaust pipes - different sprues - but I reckon a few tweaks and you're there Fuselage inserts behind cowl - F8F-2 kit has vents moulded in (sprue L - parts L2 and L3) - reckon these could be easily filled and area made flush Sliding part of canopy - these are different - rear section in F8F-2 has an additional frame - may be usable on an F8F-1B - will check - but easily removed/polished out IMHO That's basically what I've spotted comparing the -1 and -2 - will check later about the 1B and post with photos - but I reckon it's a fairly straightforward conversion - I may do that myself, as there aren't a lot of schemes for the -2! This review shows the parts in the -1B kit. Hope that helps - will call back later with a further update. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anders_Isaksson Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 Iain, many thanks for taking the time and trouble! The conversion back to the -1B indeed looks doable, think I will go ahead and give it a go. As you say, the -2 canopy may well be usable (as is) on the -1B, will have to check my references. I will await any further post but thanks again, Iain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Hi Anders, I'm afraid I've run out of time to photograph the specific parts/differences today - but will try to sort in the next few days! Sorry! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anders_Isaksson Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 Hi Iain and no worries, I can certainly wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anders_Isaksson Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 On 7/28/2019 at 12:06 PM, Iain (32SIG) said: ... This review shows the parts in the -1B kit. ... Looking at the -1B canopy on the above site it seems as that part also has the extra frame, so virtually identical to the -2 canopy? Or perhaps I am confusing things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Yep, that's the -2 part , not correct for the -1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anders_Isaksson Posted July 30, 2019 Author Share Posted July 30, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, MikeMaben said: Yep, that's the -2 part , not correct for the -1 Hmm, after posting yesterday I spotted a French -1B and it seemed to have the -2 canopy. Perhaps it was a retrofit? i will have to look around some more... Edit: Found this photo that I borrowed from https://wwiiafterwwii.wordpress.com. Edited July 30, 2019 by Anders_Isaksson Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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