New Ray 1/190 Corsairs from shore based Marine Squadron VMF 214
Tony
New Ray 1/190 Corsairs from shore based Marine Squadron VMF 214
Tony
Last edited by flash; 12-22-2013 at 14:30. Reason: Enhanced Title
Very nice birds.
How far into the war would those be introduced Tony?
Rob.
Rob,
The model with the blown canopy is an F4U-1D. I believe it was the first to use the one piece canopy. Its introduction would be mid 1943. The earlier models have the "birdcage" style canopies. If one wanted he could do a little file work and paint the canopy to represent the earlier model.
Tony
Thanks for the info Tony.
Rob.
Any chance of a link to the manufacturer?
New Ray is the manufacturer. I believe they are made in China. The series that these planes are from is called Sky Pilot. The series had several WWII type aircraft in various scales. The range of scales ran from 1/200 to 1/150. Search ebay New Ray or Sky Pilot for hits. They are becoming scarcer now.
Tony
Wow, those are all very nice. I will say that I know more than a few people who, once an official Corsair is available, might join our ranks just because of their love for that plane.
I love me some Whistling Death! I can't wait for the official ones!
It will be the standard 1:200 Baz. Just a matter of sourcing it if Ares are not bringing one out any time soon.
Rob.
Love the look of these planes, folks! The Corsair has always been one of my faves, and the 'clean-ness' of the camo pattern (both American and Brit) has always been a selling factor in my opinion.
Great work! The pull of the Dark Side grows stronger
All the best,
Matt
Very nice, I like it!
There is some good work there repainting all those models!
Fantastic Corsairs!
Your glass canopy effect is the best I have seen - how did you do it?
I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!
Thanks Tim, for the kind remarks. I painted the canopies on these with a black gray and then increasingly smaller portions of the canopy with two or three lighter shades of gray. I added some white streaks and points for highlight. Kevin
Tommy Blackburn and Ensign Frederick (Jim) Strieg of VF-17 outward bound from Ondongo, late 1943. Armaments in Miniature F4U-1D models with Italeri and Vallejo paint and Miscellaneous Miniatures and CanMilAir (red-bordered national insignia on White 3) decals. Kevin was kind enough to customize his VF-17 set, including the name of Blackburn's White 1 ("Big Hog') and varying the patterns for the tape on the cowlings.
Both Kevin and Darryl have produced very neat paint jobs.
Well done chaps.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
Oh, those do look nice!
As always great job Peter.
Very nice looking Corsair. Kevin
Great work, Darry & Peter!
Voilŕ le soleil d'Austerlitz!
That looks really nice. Gets me thinking I want one too.
I have 4 Ftoys 1/144 planes but not for 1/200. I hope ARES would put these out in their next series.
Nice Job Ross. Really looking good!
Nice Corsairs. I have to get some of the AIM models and you all inspired me to do that. Might be next month though.
Great work on those two Dave!
Link: OldGuy59's WWII US Navy Fighters Cards
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Mike
"Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
"Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59
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Mike
"Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
"Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59
Thank you for the complements and link to the card
I've been wondering something. Can someone explain the significance of the markings just ahead of the cockpit on these Corsairs? I noticed some planes have them, some don't, and there were 3 or 4 different types on the decal sheet.
Well, I knew it wasn't the Air-to-Air refueling markings from later planes, but I didn't expect this: Purpose of the White cowl lines on Corsair
Mike
"Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
"Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59
Good reason. I guess they must have figured out the problem so that is why some have the lines and others don't.
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