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Post by wing_nut on Jan 29, 2015 11:24:36 GMT -5
Ever watch one of those movies a bunch of kids have practiced their brains out and when they get to the big show the group just before them hits it out of the park and they loose all heart and don't feel the need to go on stage? I have and that's pretty much how I feel after the incredible builds by doogs and Jimmy. Be that as it may all I can do is do the nest I can. (and copy some... many... most... OK, all the techniques from those 2 builds.  When I opened the box and tok out all thge bagged sprues I didn't know how I would ever gat them organized. My little files sorter looked so...well... little. But I magaed to get most of them in order with ajust a few that will rmeian in the box until needed.    AM stuff collected, so far, are the Fundekal sheet for Marine F4U-1a's, Barracdue tires amnd Vector cowl flaps   and doing this bird...  |
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Post by JimD on Jan 29, 2015 11:57:36 GMT -5
This will be fun. You're going to love the kit. I'll likely be doing one before 2016 myself since I want a wing folded one also. The Bareacuda resin is some of the best out there and the cowl flaps are a big improvement.
Looking forward to it!
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Post by TRM on Jan 29, 2015 13:15:10 GMT -5
LOL...first...count me in!! Can't go wrong biting into a Corsair!! No Sir!!!  Second...I would look at it as if you were one of the kids at stage left watching...but more the Lollapalooza and you are just one of the great acts waiting to go on at the festival!! Sling that glue!! |
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Post by Tojo72 on Jan 29, 2015 14:04:14 GMT -5
Oh my,really going to like this one.Great choice Marc.I love the Corsair.
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Post by wbill76 on Jan 29, 2015 16:35:04 GMT -5
Full confidence in your abilities on this one Marc, nice choice of scheme. Should be fun!
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Post by wing_nut on Jan 29, 2015 17:07:20 GMT -5
Thanks guys.
Jimmy I toyed with the idea of folded wings but for a 1st ever Corsair build I just gotta have those wings out in their full glory.
Yeah T, it's gonna be fine. I just have to not get caught up in trying a new technique and not getting it just so and then trying to fix, fix, fix and have it end up looking like shixxxx poop.
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 30, 2015 10:38:00 GMT -5
There's nothing wrong about doing Corsair... one of my fav WWII fighters even tho I rarely build something with wings.
You have my attention of course! I predict it will be done by Feb 14th so it will be given to your wife as a Valentine's Day gift...
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Post by wing_nut on Jan 30, 2015 16:45:03 GMT -5
Oh yeah, that's what's I'm giving her. (Ya know, there's just no way to really do sarcasm in text) It will definitely get me more bench time. Because any other "activities" will ceae for sure.
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Post by bbrowniii on Jan 30, 2015 18:59:54 GMT -5
Ohhhhhhhhh my god!!! Another Corsair! I'm all goose-pimply!!!! Love it love it love it!!!!!!!!
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Post by wing_nut on Jan 30, 2015 21:19:01 GMT -5
Hiya Boyd. Glad to you along for the ride. Goose pimples and all  |
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Post by dupes on Jan 31, 2015 10:56:33 GMT -5
Oooh, you guys and your big Tamiya Corsairs. Sweet!
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Post by wing_nut on Feb 4, 2015 23:00:56 GMT -5
Progress has been slow as I wait for a couple of things. 1 is a Vector resin R-2800 motor. The other Tammy Corsairs went with the kit engine so I decide to go a different route. A kit in itself with 78 parts. The other is having the time to get to the LHS for the Barracuda stencil set for the cockpit. Doogs recommended a different set but someone didn't take the set they ordered so I told my guy I would. So far just chromate and black and i tried to get as many arts ready for each color as I could but there was still a lot of color changes in the AB. A mock up of where I am now.  And now today's trivia question. How do you bring slow progress to a wheels locked, screeching dead spot? Step on the windscreen and crack it down the middle. Gotta tell ya... that's the closest I've come to cryin' during a build  No clue how Tammy is with getting new parts out so I hope I haven't turn this in the best engineered $100 box of spare parts.  |
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Post by Leon on Feb 5, 2015 4:51:22 GMT -5
Ouch!!!  Bad news on the wind screen Marc.Sure hope you can get a replacement. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Feb 5, 2015 15:19:22 GMT -5
WOW! Often I wish those clear parts are better protected... very fine auto sandpapers may make it go away?
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Post by wbill76 on Feb 5, 2015 16:02:05 GMT -5
Yikes Marc! Usually Tamiya sells kit parts by the sprue, so you'd probably have to order a whole clear sprue to get the canopy replaced. No idea how much that will set you back but should definitely be cheaper than a full kit! I don't think any amount of polishing/sanding/repair can mend a full on split like that.   |
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Post by deafpanzer on Feb 5, 2015 16:03:05 GMT -5
Thought it was a scratch but read again its a crack... yikes! Always say NO to crack... hope things work out!
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Post by wing_nut on Feb 5, 2015 16:03:08 GMT -5
Andy that's a bonafide crack. A scratch may have been able to be saved but not this.
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Post by wing_nut on Feb 5, 2015 16:43:18 GMT -5
Just got off the Phoenix with Tamiya USA. When I told him what the kit was he said, "That's so new we don't have the parts trees yet for replacements." I could feel myself starting to well up But the CSR asked what I needed and I got a "Hmmm... hand on..." Put on hold for a sec and comes back saying he has a clear parts sprues that had been cannibalized from em kit that was missing a bunch of parts. One of the parts left on the sprue was a beautiful intact P16... JUST WHAT I NEED. On its way at no charge. And THAT my friends is how you run a customer service department. |
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Post by Leon on Feb 5, 2015 17:02:36 GMT -5
Great news on the replacement part Marc. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Feb 5, 2015 17:04:48 GMT -5
That's great news!!!
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Post by JimD on Feb 5, 2015 17:17:18 GMT -5
Glad to see you got the replacement you needed without much fuss. Tamiya has a pretty great reputation for getting replacement parts out from what I've heard.
Things are looking good so far! Can't wait to see what the resin engine looks like. That should be a fun endeavor.
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Post by dupes on Feb 5, 2015 18:36:37 GMT -5
Dang. And at no charge? Excellent!
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Post by wing_nut on Feb 5, 2015 19:54:43 GMT -5
Yeah, i am pretty excited about the way it all worked out.
The Vector engine came today. All I can say is OMG! I would not be surprised to see an infomercial at 3 AM one day with this being advertised as a "male enhancement" product. Pics soon.
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Post by Tojo72 on Feb 6, 2015 8:40:57 GMT -5
Glad that worked out for you Marc.
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Post by wbill76 on Feb 6, 2015 13:25:23 GMT -5
Got to love that for customer service!  Nice to hear this one's back on track. |
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Post by JimD on Feb 6, 2015 13:30:13 GMT -5
Yeah, i am pretty excited about the way it all worked out. The Vector engine came today. All I can say is OMG! I would not be surprised to see an infomercial at 3 AM one day with this being advertised as a "male enhancement" product. Pics soon. Now in all fairness...and self-deprecation...isn't that what all aftermarket is?   I looked it up on the world wide interwebs and I concur...it's neat looking. Now...get to building it and post pics |
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Post by wing_nut on Feb 19, 2015 18:21:47 GMT -5
It's so sad when a good kit has to die. But thank God for good kits that want to help after their gone by making sure their donor card is up to date. It wasn't in a cooler filled with ice... but the new windscreen arrived yesterday. As soon as I put the finishing touches on the winter 109 I'm gettin' back at this one. |
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Post by JimD on Feb 19, 2015 18:28:31 GMT -5
Let's all take a moment to mourn the passing of our dear friend the selfless donor kit who gave it's last bit of life to make the life of another kit possible.
Now snap to it! The MSC Corsair triumvirate must be complete!
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Post by Leon on Feb 19, 2015 18:29:18 GMT -5
Glad to hear this will be back on the bench Marc! |
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Post by 4bogreen on Feb 20, 2015 3:39:34 GMT -5
Looks pretty promesing here...
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Second...I would look at it as if you were one of the kids at stage left watching...but more the Lollapalooza and you are just one of the great acts waiting to go on at the festival!! 
No clue how Tammy is with getting new parts out so I hope I haven't turn this in the best engineered $100 box of spare parts. 
Bad news on the wind screen Marc.Sure hope you can get a replacement. 
Nice to hear this one's back on track. 
