Rick K Posted March 10 Author Share Posted March 10 On 2/17/2024 at 3:21 PM, Out2gtcha said: Wrong scale for me, but that is really gorgeous looking! Thanks Brian. I'm going through the 48 thing with about 4 32 kits on the SOD. My therapist says, "it's ok, you'll get through this." Christa, Out2gtcha and MikeC 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick K Posted March 10 Author Share Posted March 10 (edited) Using PropMaster I glue and align my UltraCast F4u hub with kit blades. UltraCast blades are HS Paddle Blades and incorrect for F4U-1's. I drilled .5mm holes in the prop hub and prop blades then inserted locator pins for the prop blades Using acrylic glue the props are inserted and desired pitch achieved. PropMaster is a valuable tool. I have one for 1:32 scale too. All fun n games till you drop a tool leaving a nice gash on wing through decal. A little progressive sanding and paint with MRP183 Oxford Blue is a match. Panel line wash using MiG Dark Wash. Main gear gets ejection pin removal then some PE and lead wire love. Each leg get 5 PE pieces and lead wire. I drill and inserted locator pins to accept Barracuda Studios wheel set as I cut down the axles just a tad too much. Edited March 11 by Rick K Out2gtcha, Shoggz, Martinnfb and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick K Posted March 10 Author Share Posted March 10 (edited) Matt finish using MRP127 Super Clear Matt. First time using MRP clears and I'm very happy with the results. Wind screen masks removed. Pardon the dust. And the fuel leakage begins. Landing gear legs installed. Will add wheel hubs and adjust the brake lines later. Gun ports covered with thick white decal strips. Yup, they were a pain to apply. Again, pardon the dust. Stencil decals applied to the prop blades and given a matt varnish. The boss stayed shiny. On deck will be more weathering and finishing touches with wheels, landing gear doors, radio aerials. Edited March 10 by Rick K Martinnfb, TankBuster, LSP_Kevin and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Beautiful work Rick , clean and crisp. Rick K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 That looks fantastic, Rick! Kev Rick K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Great job!! Rick K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Absolutely stunning work Rick, coming together very nicely! Regards. Andy Rick K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick K Posted March 19 Author Share Posted March 19 https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/r555/rkranias/6966D39F-16E1-460D-BF14-8B603AB516D7_1_201_a.heic On 3/10/2024 at 11:27 AM, Martinnfb said: Beautiful work Rick , clean and crisp. Cheers Martin. Much appreciated. On 3/10/2024 at 5:21 PM, LSP_Kevin said: That looks fantastic, Rick! Kev Cheers Kev. Thank you. On 3/10/2024 at 8:12 PM, LSP_Ray said: Great job!! Many thanks Ray. On 3/11/2024 at 6:38 PM, monthebiff said: Absolutely stunning work Rick, coming together very nicely! Regards. Andy Cheers Andy, appreciated. LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick K Posted March 19 Author Share Posted March 19 (edited) MiG Black Smoke powder enhances the exhaust stain. MiG Standard Rust powder highlight the exhaust tips. Landing gear doors and dive break added. Lead wire used for the plumbing. Tail wheel secured. That Salmon Pink Primer MRP130 looks pretty cool. MiG Industrial City Dirt to be applied to the main wheels. Edited March 21 by Rick K GMK, chaos07, RBrown and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadBaron Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Excellent work! More so, that it's in the smaller scale Rick K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick K Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 On 3/21/2024 at 1:39 AM, RadBaron said: Excellent work! More so, that it's in the smaller scale Thanks Rad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick K Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 INFINI 70 Denier 70 Lycra Thread for aerial line. Secured at point behind cockpit will thread through turnbuckle/loop I fashoned at the rudder with X-Small Ultra Wire then connect on aerial mast forward cockpit. Thread will be one of the last things I do. Meanwhile, I need to touch up some areas and mask/paint glazing. chukw, denders, Shoggz and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick K Posted April 8 Author Share Posted April 8 Finished. A really fun build. Enjoyed doing this conversion of clipped wing FAA Corsair Mk.I FAA Corsair Mk.I This aircraft represents Corsair Mk.I Fleet Air Arm 1835 Sqn JT150. Transit Camp Downhill at US Naval Air Station Quonset Point, RI 1943. Pilots would train on Corsairs at Quonset Point then return with plane to UK. Tamiya 1:48 F4U1/2 Birdcage Corsair EagleCal EC152 Birdcage Corsairs, Barracuda BR48114 Wheels, Eduard PE, Ultracast Prop, Vector "Turtleback", Vector Cowling detail, HGW belts, X-Small Ultra Wire, INFINI 70 Denier 70 Lycra Thread, AirScale Decals, MRP 132 Interior Bronze Green, MRP130 Salmon Pink Primer, MRP 98 Lt Gull Grey, MRP 99 Navy White, MRP 77 NATO Black, MRP 365 Ocean Grey, MRP 138 Olive Drab, MRP 127 Super Clear Matt, Alclad 117 Dull Aluminum, Alclad 107 Chrome, Motlow Liquid Chrome, MiG Black Smoke powder, MiG Standard Rust powder, MiG Industrial City Dirt powder, MRP 130 Salmon Pink Primer. Shoggz, Martinnfb, scvrobeson and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggz Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 That's really nice Rick. These FAA Corsairs are about the only planes where I prefer the non-US colours - and you've really done it justice! Rick K and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Gorgeous! Rick K and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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