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Post by bbrowniii on Feb 17, 2014 16:17:34 GMT -5
LET'S GET IT ON!!!! Dupes and I are at it again. This time, we've set our sights on 1/32 F4U-1D Corsairs. I'll be doing the Trumpeter version:  My build will be strictly (well, for the most part?)OOB. I intend to do the aircraft depicted in the box art. Dupes will be doing something far more elaborate, I am sure. And, knowing him and his build pace these days, he'll have completion pics up this afternoon (for my part, I will not start until after ValleyCon on 30 March - 41 days from today)... The duel... uhhhh dual..... ummm, I mean dool.... or is that duul.... ahh well, you get the idea! Whatever it is, IT'S ON!!! |
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Post by JimD on Feb 17, 2014 16:40:28 GMT -5
I've not seen a Trumpy Corsair build, so I am looking forward to seeing how this kit holds up. They seem to be flying around in fire sales after the Tamiya release.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2014 16:42:42 GMT -5
Nice one Boyd!!...I've got the Trumpy F4U-4 up on the wardrobe,but I do vaguely remember starting it!  .Dupes ain't cracking open the tammy one,is he?  EDIT.....Just checked,and I've only done the basic bits on the noisy bit in the nose. |
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Post by bbrowniii on Feb 17, 2014 17:00:33 GMT -5
Nice one Boyd!!...I've got the Trumpy F4U-4 up on the wardrobe,but I do vaguely remember starting it! .Dupes ain't cracking open the tammy one,is he? EDIT.....Just checked,and I've only done the basic bits on the noisy bit in the nose. You did?? Can I have it?? I'd love to be in the lead for at least a minute on this one, but with dupes' mad pace lately, I don't stand a chance!!!  |
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Post by dupes on Feb 17, 2014 17:03:16 GMT -5
No Tamiya for me - I'm also doing the Trumpeter kit (although in a Hobbycraft box...more on that later). Hard to pass these up when you can find them right around 40 bucks!
Full summary later after I can snap some pics.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2014 17:16:02 GMT -5
Nice one Boyd!!...I've got the Trumpy F4U-4 up on the wardrobe,but I do vaguely remember starting it! .Dupes ain't cracking open the tammy one,is he? EDIT.....Just checked,and I've only done the basic bits on the noisy bit in the nose. You did?? Can I have it?? I'd love to be in the lead for at least a minute on this one, but with dupes' mad pace lately, I don't stand a chance!!! Boyd,I was sorta hoping,that if I get a few things squared away,that you'd maybe let me tag along,even if it is with a later Corsair? At least that way,you may have someone that builds a bit slower.(Correction-finishes a LOT slower!!)If you aren't kicking off until end of March,I got a chance to build more shelves for my Queens!!!! (rofl)It would be a TRI al !!  |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 17, 2014 20:11:11 GMT -5
Love the Corsair so this will be fun to follow.
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Post by dupes on Feb 17, 2014 20:19:23 GMT -5
Chris - if you're doing the same kit (Trumpy 1/32 F4U-1D) that's basically unstarted, then I don't see any reason why not?
Let us know what you've got and it's current status!
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Post by deafpanzer on Feb 17, 2014 23:28:24 GMT -5
Always loved the Corsair... its the wings that makes my knees weak! Count me in of course...
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Post by dupes on Feb 18, 2014 0:09:58 GMT -5
Since I just happen to have cleared my bench as of last night, I figured I'd best get started on this one. No rest for the wicked! Here's what I'm working with - Hobbycraft (Trumpeter molds) F4U-1D with an Aires cockpit and SAC landing gear.  The reason I went with the HC kit is for the decals - great schemes, and they work REALLY well (anything after the late 90's or so...they changed their printing process somewhere along the way). Will be going with one of these two options:   Top one is an RAAF scheme, bottom one is El Salvadoran (!) from 1969 during the Soccer War. Will be doing both eventually anyway, but I'm game to hear what you guys would like to see most. So I headed in full speed...finished steps 1-5 this evening, all having to do with the engine. This is 1.5 6"x8" sprues just to make this:  ...most of which will never be seen again. Heh. More to come! |
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Post by bbrowniii on Feb 18, 2014 7:39:18 GMT -5
Steps 1 through 5!!!! Jeepers man!
Love that engine. Too bad it'll be hidden, but at least you'll know it is there.
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Post by dupes on Feb 18, 2014 8:45:21 GMT -5
Yeah, I guess. Once I have this one built and can determine which parts are invisible from the outside, I'll be eliminating those from the other three in my collection. Five hours worth of work for an engine face and some exhaust pipes!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2014 9:40:50 GMT -5
Chris - if you're doing the same kit (Trumpy 1/32 F4U-1D) that's basically unstarted, then I don't see any reason why not? Let us know what you've got and it's current status! Marc,mine is the F4U-4,with just the basic donk built up,no rockers or exhausts yet.....and defo no paint!!!! It IS Trumpy,and it IS 1/32  ,and as I've already said,I can't get back on it for awhile anyways  |
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Post by bbrowniii on Feb 18, 2014 10:11:58 GMT -5
Chris - if you're doing the same kit (Trumpy 1/32 F4U-1D) that's basically unstarted, then I don't see any reason why not? Let us know what you've got and it's current status! Marc,mine is the F4U-4,with just the basic donk built up,no rockers or exhausts yet.....and defo no paint!!!! It IS Trumpy,and it IS 1/32 ,and as I've already said,I can't get back on it for awhile anyways Cee Bee, If this little 'event' will help give you the inspiration to get that bent-wing bird back to the bench, then I'm all for it! |
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Post by dupes on Feb 18, 2014 10:20:51 GMT -5
Cee Bee - looks like you're good to go! Mine will actually represent an FG-1D, Boyd is doing an F4U-1D, so your F4U-4 will round out the trifecta. That is unless we can find someone to do a Trumpy kit with the Montex -1A conversion for the "quaduel". Yeah, I made that word up. Heh. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2014 13:19:25 GMT -5
Well,cheers fellas....consider me part of this TRI-al.I'll post up how far I got before I reboxed it,but just to let you know I'll be building mine as a Marines version,used in Korea.
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Post by dupes on Feb 18, 2014 13:46:34 GMT -5
Are you going to do the polka-dot nosed one?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2014 14:01:45 GMT -5
Marc,after doing the mottle on my UHU,I think i'll revert to the 'KISS' method for this one.I'll be doing a bird from VMF-323,'Death Rattlers'
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Post by dupes on Feb 18, 2014 14:05:05 GMT -5
Chris - those are the snake markings (done by Aeromaster, if I remember correctly) that came with the kit? I like those. Dicky - yeah, I'm leaning that way as well. That way I can do my F4U-4 as a Honduran bird on the other side of the battle. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2014 14:15:22 GMT -5
Chris - those are the snake markings (done by Aeromaster, if I remember correctly) that came with the kit? I like those. Dicky - yeah, I'm leaning that way as well. That way I can do my F4U-4 as a Honduran bird on the other side of the battle. You got that right!!!! |
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Post by danb. on Feb 18, 2014 15:08:04 GMT -5
Oooo a wingy build im keeping a beady eye on this duel nice start chaps Dan B |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2014 15:10:39 GMT -5
Oooo a wingy build im keeping a beady eye on this duel nice start chaps Dan B Dan,I think you'll find that it may be a TRIal |
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Post by danb. on Feb 18, 2014 15:13:38 GMT -5
Sorry olde chap missed that bit glad ya getting involved buddy this just makes it even better TRIal lol Dan B |
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Post by dupes on Feb 18, 2014 15:17:18 GMT -5
Can't beat a good old-fashioned three-way. |
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Post by danb. on Feb 18, 2014 15:21:38 GMT -5
Oi cheeky lol Dan B |
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Post by robbo on Feb 18, 2014 15:21:54 GMT -5
Another one for the stalls please |
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Post by bullardino on Feb 18, 2014 17:00:03 GMT -5
Oh, my fave plane from WW2... I will follow |
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 18, 2014 17:07:39 GMT -5
i love it.
corsairs at dawn.
i will be watching with great interest. i have a 1/32 trump -4 i believe and want to do it up as a cutaway. (god help me) i will be watching to see how the professionals do this.
joe
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Post by dupes on Feb 18, 2014 18:10:16 GMT -5
Pros? I don't know about that...you're the one planning a cutaway!!  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2014 18:12:41 GMT -5
Way cool!
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.Dupes ain't cracking open the tammy one,is he? 
,and as I've already said,I can't get back on it for awhile anyways 
