DMurph Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Hey I know I'm working on a new F4U kit but I thought everyone would like to see the one I Built last year. Thanks Murph... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsarnoffca Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 That's a real beauty. Is it Trumpeter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 That's gorgeous, Murph, and a nice way to display it as well. Love to see some close-ups. Thanks for sharing. Jimbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMurph Posted January 27, 2006 Author Share Posted January 27, 2006 Yes it is a trumpeter kit Thanks Murph... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hannover - Germany Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 That´s a stunning model Murph, very nice work!! Can you move the wings up and down, or do you have to glue them into position. I´m asking because, i have the same kit on the bench at the moment. Cheers, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus H Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 niiiiice! do you think you will top this build with the new one? yours klaus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMurph Posted January 27, 2006 Author Share Posted January 27, 2006 Thanks Everyone, Chris I believe you can build the wings on the Trumpeter kit so they work I always chose one way or the other before I start. Less working parts = no broke parts I always say. klaus I am really going to try to top this one with the current build as you know the builder always sees the defects of the model and I always try to prefect the next build. I am going to use the early paint job on the new one prior to the three tone paint I like the look of the two tone paint and I believe I can justify it as combat zone aircraft in transition to new camo. Thanks Murph... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcauchi Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Murph, that is one hell of a nice corsair. Was it featured in another site, Hyperscale or maybe ARC. i remember seeing it somewhere and exclaiming how lovely it was. I'm sure I've seen it before. It is lovely!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef (#6) Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Hello Murph really cool Corsair ... and nicely build The weathering is spot on, even if a bit on the light side (this, in regard of what I'm doing usually). I especially like the lightened hue on the intermediate blue parts ... Hope your coming Corsair will be even better ... One of the pleasure of that hobby is when you see improvement from one model to another ... Cheers Stef (#6) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMurph Posted January 27, 2006 Author Share Posted January 27, 2006 Yes Brian, That is my baby, featured on both Hyperscale and ARC I would have featuerd it here also but I didn't learn of this wonderful site until later. the pictures really don't do it justice, I used the BlackBox cockpit kit. To Chris and all others that build this kit some things to watch for the engine although detailed is inaccurate the space between the cylinder banks is too excessive allowing the engine to protrude to far out of the cowling, I shaved mine down but on the new one I build I will use an after market one from engines and things. Also on the kit and I hate it is the use of PE hinges on the main flaps horrible detail look, mine will be made from evergreen And last is the molding of the cowling flaps that have a gap the size of the Grand Canons. Hope this helps Murph... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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