Revell 1/48 F4U-4 Corsair

[mustang1989]

I bought this kit during the spring time for a project to do with my son , I bought one for me and one for him to build together at the same pace. After we got started we both realized that this wasn't the kit to have a beginner on so I shelved it and bought something a little easier for him. The reason behind this build was a meeting with my mentor at a church function we had over early summer. He used to build models but cant any longer due to a slight shake he has in his hands which makes him unsteady. I had asked him what his favorite WWII aircraft was(because he's into that kind of stuff) and he responded almost right away with "The Corsair". I kept that in the back of my head until September 26 when I put the wheels in motion on building this kit. What I didn't know was just how much of a challenge this build would be with all the gaps, misfits and alignment issues. I literally slaved away on this thing to get it done in time to present it as a Christmas gift by next month for him with anywhere from 30 min. to 4 hours a day being spent on it. This is the kit I'm taking about to give you all a visual (and to properly warn any innocent bystanders out there) of what I bought.


The fit issues alone, and that's not to mention Revells replication of wing cannons,where enough that I actually had the thing in the trash can twice! I knew if I did what I wanted and went for the Tamiya 1/48 kit that I would have had a lot better looking build with more detail but I wouldn't have been able to finish it by Christmas because thats how I am. The more detail, the more time it takes to get it done. I built her as flown as part of Black Sheep Squadron VMF-214 operated off of the USS Sicily (CVE-118) , Korea in 1951. Any ways here are the finishing photos;











and a shot of it on the display base without the acrylic glass top on it. (It's actually a shadow box with the glass removed, mirror cut to fit and a acrylic glass top made by a local plastic glass shop.



I'd like take the time to thank those that "egged me on" here to complete what would have been a hopeless build left to my own devices. You guys are da bomb!

[mustang1989]

Thanks Jimmy. One of these days I hope to grow up to do as good a job as you're doing on that Tamiya of yours.

[LyleW]

She is stunning. The base is quite nice, as well. All around a silk purse.

[mostrich]

For guys like you modelling is a cheap hobby. Just takin' a 2$ kit and building the hell out of it. No, I'm not jelous...

Be honest: The next one is something like Tamigawa, just to rest your battered nerves, right?

Fantastic build mustang. You can call a pair of gifted hands all yours.

[mustang1989]

Thanks a lot Lyle and mostrich! I'm looking forward to an easier time for my next build. lol

FYI: I kept the build at around $32.00. The display..............................well........................that's where I splurged!

[mlp]

it looks great, none wil recon its a 2 gerneration old kit

[BorgR3mc0]

Great build Mustang!

[mustang1989]

Thanks mlp and Borg!

[Paul]

Really making a silk purse out of a sow's ear