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F4U-9 Corsair Pacific theatre, 1953

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ssdunkel@me.com

April 13, 2022, 07:35:55 PM
OK, here we are with another kit bash of the venerable F4U corsair and the F-86 Sabre.

Backstory is, the Korean War is raging and the US Marine Corps insists on a radical update to their beloved Corsair airframe, instead of adopting an unproven jet.

This is going to be a mashup of a Revell F4U and a Hasegawa F-86, in 1/32 scale.

Pics to follow...

kerick

#1
April 13, 2022, 08:08:22 PM
An F-86 with gull wings?
Sounds like something Tophe or ericr would dream up! Carry on!
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#2
April 13, 2022, 08:17:30 PM
Quote from: kerick on April 13, 2022, 08:08:22 PM
An F-86 with gull wings?
Sounds like something Tophe or ericr would dream up! Carry on!

Hoo ya!

Wardukw

#3
April 14, 2022, 01:12:05 PM
Oh this sounds quite intriguing  ;D
A F86 with gull wings or a F4U with F86 wings and tail ... <_<
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Tophe

#4
April 15, 2022, 07:00:47 AM
Yes, very interesting, we will see what it is... :thumbsup:
[the word "realistic" hurts my heart...]

ssdunkel@me.com

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May 21, 2022, 01:26:45 PM Last Edit: May 21, 2022, 02:16:50 PM by ssdunkel@me.com
OK, here we go finally getting around to posting some pictures.

First off, here is the inspiration for this build:



Here's the start:







I was even able to fit the original engine and exhaust faces, into the Corsair's frame. It's TIGHT, but they fit!




JayBee

#6
May 21, 2022, 01:41:59 PM
This is looking BRILLIANT!
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PR19_Kit

#7
May 21, 2022, 01:56:43 PM
That works remarkably well.  :thumbsup:
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

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Tophe

#8
May 21, 2022, 03:51:36 PM
wonderful subject! and great start making it plastic! congratulations! :thumbsup:
[the word "realistic" hurts my heart...]

Wardukw

#9
May 21, 2022, 07:41:14 PM
Thats brilliant alright ..couldnt agree Jaybee more..ive seen a heap of Corsairs in my yrs ..had a few myself but never have i seen one like this..surpurb stuff  ;D  :thumbsup:
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

Old Wombat

#10
May 21, 2022, 07:55:18 PM
Quote from: JayBee on May 21, 2022, 01:41:59 PM
This is looking BRILLIANT!

Absolutely! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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nighthunter

#11
May 21, 2022, 11:04:45 PM
That is a gorgeous Corsair conversion
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Pellson

#12
May 22, 2022, 12:33:44 AM
Very, very interesting indeed !!  :wub:
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Steel Penguin

#13
May 22, 2022, 02:25:16 AM
interesting so far, and lookining very good as well  :thumbsup:
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Scotaidh

#14
May 22, 2022, 02:40:11 AM
I like it.  It really fits.

My only quibble is the wings ... to my mind they need to be swept and thinner, but I have no idea how to do that and still make it look good - which yours does, so ... Well done!  :)   :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

What I don't like is that I didn't think of it ... I'm so jealous! 

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