DONE: F4U-1A of Lt. Bill Case of VMF-214, Group Build...

[lesofprimus]

Thanks Chris, but dont have a pastel set, just a black piece..........

I think by the time I get done with it she'll look the part......

 

[javlin]

Dan get the PM?I pulled the canopy today when I poked my head in the closet it was the Hobbycraft ,same kit but I started thinking birdcage and stuff,it wasn't.It looks like that was the canopy you were trying to create?Kevin

 

[lesofprimus]

Yea, in all probability its the same... I was in the process of adding the rails when she snapped... Birdcage was for the -1, this is a -1A which had the extra canopy rail...

 

[Wurger]

Thanks to God...Good on you Kevin..

 

[Airframes]

Fantastic work Dan. One tiny thing I spotted you might want to look at though, as it'll show up when painted. There's a small seam along the edge of the prop blades, up to and on to the hub. Just carefully back-scrape this with a scalpel blade to remove it. When you do the canopy, pack the inside with a roll or ball of tissue or cotton wool, to stop it flexing as you handle it. If you need to repair the one you've got, use clear canopy glue, or PVA, and place the the new frame, from tape, over the joint. The split appears to be in the same place, and if not, it's close enough not to be noticed. also, on the rear frame, glue a strip of thin plastic card around the inside, to act as a brace. This will be over the fuselage when seen, so won't be noticed. You can probably get a replacement from Trumpeter eventually.
For a realtive newcomer to modelling, you're skills have increased dramatically mate - bl**dy well done!!

 

[lesofprimus]

Thanks Terry, I noticed that edge as well.... Dammit....

Got the extra ditties all done on the landing gear, pics in the morning....

 

[ozhawk40]

Fantastic progress there Dan - she's looking a real beauty!

Cheers

Peter

 

[Wayne Little]

Lookin' forward to more Dan....

 

[evangilder]

Really looking sharp, Dan.

 

[lesofprimus]

Thanks Peter, Wayne and Eric....

 

[Micdrow]

Dan you've done your Grandfather proud!!! Looken awsome!!!

 

[lesofprimus]

Thanks Paul, Im tryin, but I still gotta get the wing tips joined to the main assembly, and that will be I think my greatest challenge to this modeling business since I started it....

 

[Wayne Little]

That wing join is gonna test ya man! be REAL careful...fingers crossed for you brother!

 

[lesofprimus]

Ill be gettin some work done this weekend, hopefully quite a bit of whats left...

And gettin the wings joined argh...

 

[Wayne Little]

Just take it slow and check everything before you fit it or attach it.....and the decals as I said, one at a time and be patient, if you rush it then you're looking for trouble....Terry should provide some good helpful tips!

 

[lesofprimus]

Thanks Wayne....

 

[drgondog]

Hmmm, my rivets sure stand out quite a bit.... Too much??

Dan - back in the day I considered rivet detail with regards to what I could see about 20-30 feet away from a real bird.

My last exercises were clear glue drop applications to 1/7 scale (RC) Scale (for button head like a B-17) or copper tube indents for flush (P-51).

1/7 must show a lot more than 1/48th or 1/32nd - my rule of thumb there was 5-10 feet stand off.

Conclusion - rivets on 1/48 and 1/32 are very subtle.

BTW - damn fine job.. I somehow failed to note that above and I did get into this late

 

[lesofprimus]

Thanks Bill, I would agree with u...

However, these birds were subjected to coral dust every day, and the build up was significant... I think by the time all is said and done in the next 9 days, they will get that subtlety Im lookin for....

 

[lesofprimus]

Progress shots for today....

Got the elevators glued in place, the wing decals on, theprops chipped and glossed, canopy sprayed alum and glossed ready for blue, gear detail completed with addition of control link arms, decals cut and ready for the attempt, antennas and latches squared away, ready for installation, the gunsight detailed and ready for plug in, and control arms ready for link up with ammo doors....

 

[vikingBerserker]

WOW!!! That's just dam excellent!