1/48 F4U-4 Corsair (Tamiya + CMK)
Hello,
This was my fist attempt at a major conversion to get a nice looking F4U-4 in 1/48. It was not an easy conversion as some of the CMK resin shrank but eventually, with a little work and some Ultracast flaps, it all came together. Not going to lie to you - this build took a while!
The two difficult parts were the "underwing" and where the cowl front attached to the cowl. Tough joins but with some patience they go together.
Paint is lifecolor acrylics and went on beautifully. The CMK cockpit is gorgeous. The markings are Aeromaster. I didn't do a wash this time or a flat coat... I just liked the look of the new paint job.
Having once done this conversion myself when it was first released, I know how difficult it really is, so you are to be commended for attempting it, and congratulated for such a really nice result.
Thanks Tom! I thought it would be easier but wow, it was a battle to get it done. Maybe I should have waited for the HB version! 🙂
Very cool. You can never have enough Corsairs.
I agree - not enough Corsairs. That said - I am the host of a Corsair group build on ARC starting in March. You should join up if you are interested!
Looks great. More photos would be nice.
Thanks! I tried to put more on but the system wouldn't let me... then it did... then it froze. Not sure what is going on.
Nice build! I am trying to use my leftover Tamiya wingfold parts on my Hasegawa and Academy F4U-4's. Was tempted by the CMK kit- why the heck didn't Tamiya go and make a -4 kit?
So true! And why didn't Hasegawa update their -4?
GUY .. these pics are sooo GREAT ! I I can still see the pilots getting in one with his old fashioned seat chute, since that WAS the seat they had !