Tamiya 1/32nd F4U1-D Corsair, VMF-351,

[Mgunns]

I've always thought the Vought Corsair was one of the neatest looking airplanes from WWII. Over the years, (I'm 73) I have built many in as many scales, save for 1/32nd. My Friend in Canada was building one and he described the Tamiya 1/32nd kit as the best model he has ever built. I have to agree, well engineered, outstanding fitment, very little trimming of seam lines, very well detailed, a joy to build. A joy to build except for the decals. I chose these markings as I have always thought the markings of VMF-351 aboard the USS Cape Gloucester were very striking. Sadly, the decals are not that good. They are thick, almost impervious to decal setting solutions. (I used Solvaset) and really took the wind out of my sails on the completion of this build. The modeler has to be careful when assembling as there are options along the way for wings folded or extended, flaps up or down. I highly recommend this kit, but would also highly recommend an aftermarket decal or Montex masks.

 

[Wurger]

Well done.

 

[fubar57]

Beauty

 

[DarrenW]

I've always thought the Vought Corsair was one of the neatest looking airplanes from WWII. Over the years, (I'm 73) I have built many in as many scales, save for 1/32nd. My Friend in Canada was building one and he described the Tamiya 1/32nd kit as the best model he has ever built. I have to agree, well engineered, outstanding fitment, very little trimming of seam lines, very well detailed, a joy to build. A joy to build except for the decals. I chose these markings as I have always thought the markings of VMF-351 aboard the USS Cape Gloucester were very striking. Sadly, the decals are not that good. They are thick, almost impervious to decal setting solutions. (I used Solvaset) and really took the wind out of my sails on the completion of this build. The modeler has to be careful when assembling as there are options along the way for wings folded or extended, flaps up or down. I highly recommend this kit, but would also highly recommend an aftermarket decal or Montex

Very nice indeed! Incidentally I just finished the Revell 1/32 F4U-1D which was a fun build but obviously not as involved as your kit. My hats off to you for dealing with hundreds of tiny little parts and not giving up in the process!

 

[Gnomey]

Lovely work!

 

[Mgunns]

Very nice indeed! Incidentally I just finished the Revell 1/32 F4U-1D which was a fun build but obviously not as involved as your kit. My hats off to you for dealing with hundreds of tiny little parts and not giving up in the process!

That's the key, "Which was a fun build". If it ain't fun, it ain't worth doing it. I want to get one of those Revell 1/32nd kits and work on weathering with it and fix up the engine a bit. You did a nice job on it.

 

[Mgunns]

Lovely work!

Thanks for looking in. I Appreciate the comment.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Amazing build and I do love the detail especially when looking into the engine. Were they all kit parts of did you scratch build a bit.

 

[Crimea_River]

A very nice model. Maybe some day I'll mortgage my house and buy one of those kits.

 

[Mgunns]

Amazing build and I do love the detail especially when looking into the engine. Were they all kit parts of did you scratch build a bit.

Hi, thanks for looking and your kind comments. The engine is a highly detailed model in itself. I used copper wire to add the ignitions wires, the oil lines between the rocker boxes, lines between the magnetos and lines coming out of the gear reduction housing. I used copper tubing cut to size to represent the fittings.

 

[Mgunns]

A very nice model. Maybe some day I'll mortgage my house and buy one of those kits.

Thanks for looking in and your comment. It's a great kit and I would highly recommend it. My buddy in Cold Lake gets his stuff from Sunward Hobbies inToronto. Excellent service and prices.

 

[Airframes]

Nicely done.

 

[Mgunns]

Thank You.