WIP | A-7E Corsair VA-93 USS MIDWAY
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1 16 February 2019, 16:15
Jos JansenI doubted to build this Corsair because I had another project in mind to make ... yet I'm really looking forward to build a former navy jet from the US NAVY. The Corsair is an iconic plane that I have seen in real life on the USS MIDWAY in San Diego ... awesome!
16 February 2019, 16:41
Jos JansenTonight the cockpit prepared for weathering...! Pretty happy with the result of dry-brushing 🙂
18 February 2019, 19:27
Thomas Bischoffnice start - and will obviously be a build straight from the box. I also have a copy of the Hasegawa A-7 which I want to build OOB so happy to follow your progress!
18 February 2019, 19:31
Jos JansenYes, Thomas, I'm going to build this straight out of the box ... I only have extra decals to make an A-7E Corsair II from the Blue Blazers!
18 February 2019, 20:02
Konrad -Don't want to miss this! Very nice mate looks fantastic so far. By the way good choice 🙂!
18 February 2019, 21:40
Jos JansenWelcome Jan and Konrad...👍
@Konrad...this was a deliberate choice, I think the navy fighters from the sixties and seventies in the white / gray version are cool to see, especially the A-7 Corsair ... not that I find the low visibility scheme ugly, but in white / gray these beauties are very authentic.
19 February 2019, 08:54
Konrad -Yep I fully agree with you Jos! I also have a Corsair and a Crusader in my stash. Will see when their time is coming 😉.
But now I'm enjoying your build here and learn something new.
19 February 2019, 10:07
Patrick HagelsteinMan, that's a really nice cockpit straight out of the box and you did it justice! 👍
22 February 2019, 18:43
Jos JansenThx guys...this Hasegawa kit is nicely detailed so it is not necessary to put all expensive aftermarket stuff in it.
22 February 2019, 20:42
Nathan DempseyI had the USAF version of this kit and sold it, now I'm regretting it. This is looking great Jos.
23 February 2019, 00:03
Jos JansenToday I paid a visit to my favorite modelshop in the northen part of the Netherlands, Krikke ... bought some paint for my Corsair and other stuff...🙂
23 February 2019, 18:11
Patrick HagelsteinNice selection of paints! I'm jealous, my LHS doesn't stock that broad of a selection.
23 February 2019, 18:16
Jos Jansen@Nathan...I would consider buying another navy version ... these gray / white versions are so iconic for the sixties and seventies naval aviation!
@James and Clifford, thx mates...! 🙂
@Stephan...fantastic abbreviation: Short Little Ugly Fucker 😉 👍
23 February 2019, 18:35
Jos JansenThey certainly have Hans, recently they have also found an importer for Mr. Hobby / Mr. Color paint!
23 February 2019, 18:59
Jos JansenI had a small accident with my Corsair, my thin cement jar had fallen over the left wing tip. I could let it dry properly and I tried to engrave the panel lines again. The plastic was reasonably affected and softened ...! I had the intention to fold the wings up, but unfortunately that will no longer work ...🙁
3 March 2019, 13:05
Jos JansenIn the background of the photo you can see that I made a holder for my thin cement jar. I should have done this before ...
3 March 2019, 13:13
Jos JansenThat was also my first reaction Patrick...! Maciej, I hope that I have done the repair work well ... I can mask it a bit because a US marking is placed on it.
3 March 2019, 19:57
Clifford KeeslerI hate it when I spill that stuff. I have spilled it on a model before also.
3 March 2019, 23:10
Ronny VerlaekThats so fast happened , i make some holders from plastic servo holders ... I'm sure you can fixed this ... So Far So good Jos .... I'm following this build ... waiting for the next pictures ... 😉
4 March 2019, 01:22
Erik LeijdensVery fine looking cockpit Jos! Pity for the accident mate, that stuff happens once in a while.. 🙁
5 March 2019, 21:20
Jos JansenI made my ordnance choice for the Corsair, under the wings: 1 x 300 gal fuel tank, 1 x FLIR pod, 2 x AGM-12B 'Bullpup' and 2 x AGM-62A (training), on the fuselage 2 x AIM-9D Sidewinders. I also had the canopy in a bath of Future, they have become really clear and crispy…!
8 March 2019, 16:14
Jos JansenThe front canopy was sprayed with Clear Blue X-23 from Tamiya, then the entire canopy was submerged in Future for an extra layer of varnish...
10 March 2019, 18:49
Jos Jansen#21 My solution for preventing the thin cement bottle from falling over...😉!
17 March 2019, 21:12
