Robert Porter
Senior Master Sergeant
Well done! Bet the paint will be the final touch! Can't wait!
CORSAIR F4U-4; 1/48, Revell
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Crimea_River
Marshal
Fiddley work but well worth it. I agree the rails could be a bit more delicate.
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SANCER
Senior Master Sergeant
I'll try to make them more delicated; ... I think I know how ... (at least in the front where there is no rocket covering the rail) Thanks for your comments.Looking very nice, Luis , although the launcher rails could be a little bit more fine I would say. Anyway nicely done Pal.
Gracias amigo W.
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SANCER
Senior Master Sergeant
The details ... follow the details ...
Now it's all about engine exhausts. I supported with some of the images obtained.
I allow myself to describe the process and can be useful to someone.
It was the # 18 veterinary needle (the top one), which most closely resembled the Corsair photographs.
The best choice for cutting the steel needle is the disc of fiberglass (after testing my options)
Let talk a couple of photos ...
Personally when the model allows it, I prefer to give the effect of burned steel of the exhaust pipes (or of machine guns), putting the needle in the fire; ... I like the result ...
I made the perforations to embed each exhaust pipe from the inside ...
... from inside I seal them with cyanoacrylate, I adjusted the correct measurement ... and they were ready!
I am thinking that for the moment of painting the aircraft, I will cover with liquid mask each escape so that it preserves its appearance. What do you think?
Well, so far this progress.
Before I close the fuselage, I had difficulty finding the best way to mount the glass cockpit, ... the pilot is clogging to maneuver properly, ... I was about to cut the crossbar after attaching the fuselage and return it To your place after mounting the bubble and the windshield, but, I think I have an option and I'll put it into practice (at least I already have pit, antennas, wheel and hook in place with glue)
If someone has made this kit with their pilot or some similar, I am all ears to hear your recommendation.
Until the next time... Saludos
Now it's all about engine exhausts. I supported with some of the images obtained.
I allow myself to describe the process and can be useful to someone.
It was the # 18 veterinary needle (the top one), which most closely resembled the Corsair photographs.
The best choice for cutting the steel needle is the disc of fiberglass (after testing my options)
Let talk a couple of photos ...
Personally when the model allows it, I prefer to give the effect of burned steel of the exhaust pipes (or of machine guns), putting the needle in the fire; ... I like the result ...
I made the perforations to embed each exhaust pipe from the inside ...
... from inside I seal them with cyanoacrylate, I adjusted the correct measurement ... and they were ready!
I am thinking that for the moment of painting the aircraft, I will cover with liquid mask each escape so that it preserves its appearance. What do you think?
Well, so far this progress.
Before I close the fuselage, I had difficulty finding the best way to mount the glass cockpit, ... the pilot is clogging to maneuver properly, ... I was about to cut the crossbar after attaching the fuselage and return it To your place after mounting the bubble and the windshield, but, I think I have an option and I'll put it into practice (at least I already have pit, antennas, wheel and hook in place with glue)
If someone has made this kit with their pilot or some similar, I am all ears to hear your recommendation.
Until the next time... Saludos
F-104nut
Staff Sergeant
Looking fantastic . Most excellent job on the cockpit and pilot. Those missiles look really great to
Looking good.
Robert Porter
Senior Master Sergeant
No suggestions, have yet to build this kit. But what you have done so far looks great!
Crimea_River
Marshal
I think your idea to liquid mask the pipes is good, although I've never used the stuff and wonder how will it sticks to metal.
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
Nice work Luis.
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SANCER
Senior Master Sergeant
Dear colleagues, I am very enthusiastic and motivated by the interest, suggestions and comments that you raise in this thread.
I'm sure someone new in our forum; Initiating or intending to improve their skills, will notice just as I do, the great knowledge of so many connoisseurs of military aviation and modeling.
I am very grateful for the support you have given, my friends in the world.
This is another kit that together we will conform in an other nice model for the shelf.
Saludos y excelente fin de semana parea todos
I'm sure someone new in our forum; Initiating or intending to improve their skills, will notice just as I do, the great knowledge of so many connoisseurs of military aviation and modeling.
Thanks for the quote, Andy, I have two liquid mask options (Micro Mask and Vallejo), they have different viscocity, but I do not think they represent a problem with the needle steel. There is also the white glue, which is very similar; So I think we can find out and see if it works.
I am very grateful for the support you have given, my friends in the world.
This is another kit that together we will conform in an other nice model for the shelf.
Saludos y excelente fin de semana parea todos
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SANCER
Senior Master Sergeant
We continue ...
In order to be able to close the fuselage with the bubble between the two sides, I gave it a very good polish with fine sandpaper 8000 - 12000 (so as not to risk cracking or even breaking the transparent piece - once it happened to me
- I made a support), before, I polished the inside by leaning against a cushioned surface.
I gave her a bath in Future, letting her dry for about 24 hours ...
... Diego dismisses before closing the fuselage with the bubble in place ...
Finally the fuselage closed with the bubble in place. I still do not put glue on the transparent piece, to give it the best posture once i have sanded and polished the scar of the union of the two pieces.
We'll let it dry ...
...I'll be back...
In order to be able to close the fuselage with the bubble between the two sides, I gave it a very good polish with fine sandpaper 8000 - 12000 (so as not to risk cracking or even breaking the transparent piece - once it happened to me
- I made a support), before, I polished the inside by leaning against a cushioned surface.I gave her a bath in Future, letting her dry for about 24 hours ...
... Diego dismisses before closing the fuselage with the bubble in place ...
Finally the fuselage closed with the bubble in place. I still do not put glue on the transparent piece, to give it the best posture once i have sanded and polished the scar of the union of the two pieces.
We'll let it dry ...
...I'll be back...
F-104nut
Staff Sergeant
Looking fantastic . This is going to be awesome when done
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SANCER
Senior Master Sergeant
Thanks Brian
Robert Porter
Senior Master Sergeant
Wow! Very nicely done! That is a bit tricky with the bubble.
Crimea_River
Marshal
Very realistic looking pilot that.
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SANCER
Senior Master Sergeant
To take advantage of it (I was not going to buy anything extra), it was practically impossible to mount it, after joining the fuselage, and the risk of damaging the pilot or bubble was possible.
Actually adjusting the bubble to the side of the pilot and then closing the fuselage, fitting it correctly to the transom, sides and the crescent of the ceiling, made a simple maneuver.
(I hope I have used clear words to understand)
Saludos amigo
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SANCER
Senior Master Sergeant
Since I decided to do my Corsair in flight, I was thinking about the options to pose on a base (simple and suitable to wear it).
Several days ago I hid a hook of clothes of my lady
, who I liked to work it and also it will be able to serve me for my next P51-B that I have in waiting. 
I cut the hook in half and worked it as I had thought.
After several tests of assembly to the low central part of the aircraft, I gave a good polish with fine sandpaper and seems to be well.
I took the groove for a central pump and there I had the base to come in.
This is how looks like the finished piece.
It was necessary to make a hole in the base of the fuselage to pass the tip.
This is in what the clothes hook became ...
They are interesting pieces for some other occurrence, in addition to the basis for my Tang.
I could not stand the urge, I mounted the fuselage and it served me, because I must put some weight inside the cowling, to help maintain the horizontal position of the aircraft. You can see it in the upper left of the sixth photo.
I went ahead with a pending task with the support structure of my TEE, later on I will think of options for one base to support it.
Suggestions are accepted (Good, Nice and Cheap), here in Mexico we say that they contain the 3 "Bs":
Bueno, Bonito y Barato
Greetings and have a good start to the week.
Several days ago I hid a hook of clothes of my lady
, who I liked to work it and also it will be able to serve me for my next P51-B that I have in waiting. I cut the hook in half and worked it as I had thought.
After several tests of assembly to the low central part of the aircraft, I gave a good polish with fine sandpaper and seems to be well.
I took the groove for a central pump and there I had the base to come in.
This is how looks like the finished piece.
It was necessary to make a hole in the base of the fuselage to pass the tip.
This is in what the clothes hook became ...
They are interesting pieces for some other occurrence, in addition to the basis for my Tang.
I could not stand the urge, I mounted the fuselage and it served me, because I must put some weight inside the cowling, to help maintain the horizontal position of the aircraft. You can see it in the upper left of the sixth photo.
I went ahead with a pending task with the support structure of my TEE, later on I will think of options for one base to support it.
Suggestions are accepted (Good, Nice and Cheap), here in Mexico we say that they contain the 3 "Bs":
Bueno, Bonito y Barato
Greetings and have a good start to the week.
I like the idea for the stand made of the hook of clothes. However I would suggest make it more delicate by removing of the rear part ( red marked in the pic below ). The front one ( green marked ) should be reduced at about a half and its sides could be made thinner ( reduced in the height) as well. These stamp marks ( yellow arrows ) should be removed too. Then the entire base should be polished. Just my opinion Pal.
