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F4U-1D Corsair

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Reference for the riveting job… 
 

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Reference for the riveting job… 
 

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Starting with the engine: Vector and quickboost sets will improve the detail level of this area.
(left: Tamiya / right: modifying the kit parts) 
 

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Reference picture.  
 

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Bending a section of rectangular Evergreen 
 

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Push rods and ignition ring are glued in place.  
 

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The drop tank is completed, with little details added (plastic card and a curved needle).  
 

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Messing around the moto tug included in the box… adding some details and bits on the engine. Need to scratch the radiator now…  
 

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Adding the scratched radiator and exhaust line.  
 

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Dry fitting… checked ! 
 

Comments

20 10 July 2023, 10:45
Hanno Kleinecke
Cowlflaps and mechanism look fantastic ! No clue that this Vector set existed
10 July 2023, 13:59
Desert Marlin
Excellent work so far!
18 September 2023, 04:40
Gareth Windsor
👀 watching
18 September 2023, 11:31

Project info

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1:48
In progress
1:48 Vought F4U-1D Corsair w/"Moto-Tug" (Tamiya 61085)1:48 Vought F4U-1D Corsair (Techmod 48068)1:48 F4U-1D Corsair (Eduard FE215)8+
Vought F4U-1D Corsair
US US Navy (1794-now)
VF-84 110 (LTJG William L. Gerner)
February 1945 World War 2»Pacific War»Battle of Iwo Jima - USS Bunker Hill JP
FS15042 Non-Specular Sea Blue
 

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