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Rv (Hikaru)

F4U-1D Corsair

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September 9, 2023
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July 10, 2023
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July 10, 2023
Reference for the riveting job…
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July 10, 2023
Reference for the riveting job…
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July 10, 2023
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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July 12, 2023
Reference picture.
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July 12, 2023
Bending a section of rectangular Evergreen
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July 12, 2023
Push rods and ignition ring are glued in place.
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September 17, 2023
The drop tank is completed, with little details added (plastic card and a curved needle).
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September 20, 2023
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October 27, 2023
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October 27, 2023
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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October 29, 2023
Adding the scratched radiator and exhaust line.
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October 29, 2023
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

14 images

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)

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Vought F4U-1D Corsair

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

FS15042 Non-Specular Sea Blue

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