**** DONE: 1/48 Corsair IV - Pacific Theatre of Operations II

[Catch22]

Thanks for the info Terry, I'll take a look at what photos I have.

EDIT: I unfortunately can't find any photos where the gunsight is even visible, so I guess I'll stick with the normal sight.

 

[Airframes]

What period was it Cory? If 1944, then there's a good chance the gyro sight was fitted. I'll see what I can find out.

 

[Catch22]

Very end of the war, 1945. He was shot down on the 9th of August, and the plane was delivered on July 20th. Looks like it was only in combat service for all of 20 days.

 

[Airframes]

Thanks Cory, I'll check a few things - I think it's more than likely the gyro sight would be fitted by that period.

 

[Catch22]

Thanks Terry. No rush, as I can't close up the cockpit until the resin arrives, and even then I can get either gunsight in after.

 

[Airframes]

Like you Cory, I've discovered that trying to find clear period photos, inside or outside, where the gun sight can be seen, is like trying to find Hitler's dog!
However, I did find one good, side on shot of a FAA Corsair II in flight, taken during the period in question. The gunsight was virtually in silhouette, due to the lighting, but judging by the shape, bulk, and the shape of the mounting, it looked like the gyro sight.
I tried to copy the photo, from the Schiffer FAA book on my computer, but, due to the type of file, I couldn't even high-light it, so unable to post it here I'm afraid.

 

[Catch22]

Your word is good enough for me Terry, greatly appreciated! Would I have to remove that large mount along the bottom of the piece do you think?

 

[Airframes]

Which part do you mean Cory? Post a pic, with the bit you mean marked. Try to do this with the part either on a table, or held in tweezers/clamp, for clarity.
There should only be the sight itself, and the moulded mounting bracket it's attached to (the bit that attaches to the cockpit front or instrument panel top), sticking out the front. The rest of the resin is just the casting plug and the equivalent of the sprue.
Off course, you'll need to make and attach a clear reflector screen, unless it's included with the resin part.

 

[Catch22]

It was the bracket I was talking about, so that answers my questions. Just seems rather large. Oddly there isn't a screen, but the kit has something close enough.

 

[Crimea_River]

Corsair II with a gyro sight? Now I'm listening.....

Gotta check when JT537 was delivered.

 

[fubar57]

These help?

Geo

 

[Catch22]

I'd say going by Terry's info that it would have the gyro sight then.

Also, Geo, do you happen to have that info for my plane? If not, no worries and I don't mean to trouble you.

 

[fubar57]

Crep, sorry Cory, I thought this was Andy's thread. Hang on a mo.....

 

[fubar57]

Geo

 

[Catch22]

Beauty, so my guess was correct. Thanks!

 

[Wayne Little]

Good stuff, that aircraft looks familiar...I'm sure it's in one of my Top colors booklets...

 

[Catch22]

Thoughts on getting a slightly rounded edge on the wingtip? In the past I've simply clipped off the proper amount and left a flat surface, but in reality it's slightly curved. I was thinking taking some plastic rod and shaping it on the end of the wing might do the trick. Should I even bother?

 

[Crimea_River]

Definitely rounded from top to underside and incorporating a modified nav light lens. I'll probably use a piece of sprue or rod flattened by rubbing along a file. Nav light will be a piece of clear sprue glued into the notch then shaped and polished before painting.

 

[Catch22]

Was hoping to hear your plan. Might tackle that soon since I have decided I'm going to use the sidewalls from the MDC set I've ordered, so I can't close the fuselage up for some time. I've never made my own lights though, so I may need some guidance when the time comes for them.

 

[Crimea_River]

Just holler if you have questions.