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

• Aug 24, 2009

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That's definitely the dog's b*ll*cks, from the Worlds's biggest dog! I'd love to see it in the flesh! On a 'coral' base, and in a glass case, that'll be one fantastic display piece.

 

• Aug 24, 2009

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all i'm saying is i'm glad your judging in this group build

 

• Aug 24, 2009

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Wow...

 

• Aug 24, 2009

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Dan do you have any GO-JO or some other soft hand cleaner?I use it all the time.Just use a Q-tip put some on the paint let sit for about 10mins and start massaging it with the Q-tip.That day the science teacher was tring to teach you something and you were sleeping "like dissolves like" Good luck and should come off easily.Cheers Kevin

PS the plane is looking fantastic bud I was kinda worried about the rivets but she is starting too blend real well,another winner??for Danny Boy!!Cheers

 

• Aug 24, 2009

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Great job Dan!!

 

• Aug 24, 2009

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The coral dust really makes it. Absolutely beautiful!

 

• Aug 25, 2009

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Thanks a bunch fellas, the comments are definatly appreciated....

Kevin, I do not have any but will go get some in the mornin, hopefully its as easy as u say with the enamel paint....

 

• Aug 25, 2009

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Sorry to hear of the boo boo but glad to see Terry/Kevin are on the case!

Looks sweet so far 8)

Will be awesome once you got a base for it ( you are making one? )

 

• Aug 25, 2009

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Maybe down the road Ill make one, I gotta get this sucka done in 6 days, and then get right into my entry for the MED Build....

 

• Aug 25, 2009

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And for the record, once it gets the flat coat and then the ammo bay doors, gun detail, and the grease and grime, look out!!!

 

• Aug 25, 2009

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Certainly looks the goods all assembled man!

 

• Aug 25, 2009

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• Aug 25, 2009

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I'm not sure if the elevators should be so drooped, Dan , but you've done a beautiful job with her!

 

• Aug 25, 2009

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lesofprimus said:

And for the record, once it gets the flat coat and then the ammo bay doors, gun detail, and the grease and grime, look out!!!

Click to expand...

Thats all I use Dan hate acrylics myself.

 

• Aug 25, 2009

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Superb job there Dan, really superb!

I agree with A4k re elevators. The F4U-1's had a bungee system linked to the tail wheel door. It activated when the wheels were dropped and held the elevators more or less central, but still allowed movement. Some photos show a small droop when parked.

Cheers

Peter

 

• Aug 25, 2009

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Does look a bit of alright Dan.....

 

• Aug 25, 2009

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Thanks guys.....

As far as the elevators go, I havent gotten them glued into position yet so I dont break em off, those little control arms are fragile.... I will be bringing them up into a dropping position.... Thanks for the added realism heads up fellas....

 

• Aug 25, 2009

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BTW, does anyone like how I re-created the coral crap buildup on the wheels???

 

• Aug 25, 2009

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Yes, I'd like to know?!!

 

• Aug 25, 2009

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lol, I rolled the tires in putty......