Corsair S.1, c.1982

AeroplaneDriver · August 05, 2021, 09:27:32 PM

Backstory to come with the finished article, but leaning towards an interim buy because of delays in the Jaguar M program. Royal Navy Corsair S.1...Hasegawa 1/48 A-7E

Not sure yet how it will end up armed...leaning towards either a pair of Sea Eagles or a single WE.177.

Back to work tomorrow for 5 days so no more progress until next Wednesday most likely. Plenty of time to think on it.

Dizzyfugu · August 06, 2021, 12:19:42 AM

Elegant, EDSG/Sky suits the Corsair (as well as the Crusader) very well.

Pellson · August 06, 2021, 02:00:09 AM

Not the first FAA Corsair I've seen, but they're so often really nice. I'll be watching this!

Old Wombat · August 06, 2021, 07:01:17 AM

My favourite jet! How could I not be thrilled to watch this one come together!

sandiego89 · August 07, 2021, 07:08:10 AM

EDSG looks great on about everything!

Those Argies better be on the lookout!

AeroplaneDriver · August 12, 2021, 09:52:34 AM

Making a little progress this week. I was tempted to make this an exact duplicate of the 1/72 AMT RN Corsair I did years ago in 700A RNAS markings, but I really love the 890 RNAS markings that I have in the Sea Vixen sheet from Xtradecal, so it became an operational deployed Corsair. The "E" on the tail indicates she is deployed about HMS Queen Elizabeth (CVA01) in the early 80s.

I think I'll retain the backstory from the earlier build since it works for this one too.

For reference, the much older, smaller build.

Old Wombat · August 12, 2021, 06:23:09 PM

Ooh! Nice!

Dizzyfugu · August 12, 2021, 11:40:38 PM

A true whif classic.

nighthunter · August 13, 2021, 07:16:25 AM

Can't wait to get my A-7E to make it RNZAF

Doug K · August 13, 2021, 10:53:27 AM

Quote from: Dizzyfugu on August 06, 2021, 12:19:42 AM
Elegant, EDSG/Sky suits the Corsair (as well as the Crusader) very well.

It does, I really quite like my Argentine version, though it has a higher demarcation line of course 😉

I do need to start the Crusader in the stash, but I want it to be a 2 seater

AeroplaneDriver · December 31, 2021, 11:10:11 AM

Just realized going through my 2021 builds that I never posted a finished shot of this one. Overall not a bad kit.

Wardukw · December 31, 2021, 01:33:06 PM

This is delicious

..ive got the Italeri A7E in 48th and if theres a more simple but affective paint job for this plane i dont know what it is ..love this

Old Wombat · December 31, 2021, 04:30:08 PM

Going ship hunting are we, old chap?

KiwiZac · December 31, 2021, 05:50:04 PM

That looks so right, I'm so glad you revisited this one AD! Just gorgeous.

Captain Canada · December 31, 2021, 06:41:40 PM

Gorgeous Nick. Big fan of this aeroplane, that service, that scheme, and yourself.....so I guess it's a win all the way around ! Cheers