Els Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 (edited) Hello All, I need to kickstart my modelling mojo so I am going to build a jet powered Corsair. I will be using the 1:32 scale 21st Century Toys kit. I loved these kits. I wish I would have bought more of them. A 1:32 kit for $10. How can you go wrong. They might not have been the most accurate, but for this type of project they are excellent. Here is what I am aiming for: It is just taped together but I think you can get the idea. Els Edited September 2, 2012 by Els Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Very cool idea. Can't wait to see it built up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Els, that sort of has a feel like from the video game >>> "Crimson Skies" <<< ... Can't wait to see how you progress ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Els Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 Thanks, GreyGhost, Crimsom Skies is where I got the idea. I haven't played the game but I have seen pictures of the aircraft from that game around. They are very imaginative and just plain cool looking. I was able to get the front "wings" on: A couple more shots of the idea, this time without tape: I have also started working on something to fill the intake of the engine. I cut these out of the cardboard top for some Revell F-4's that I am also finishing up. They don't have to look that detailed, they are not that visible when installed. Thanks again for looking, let me know what you think Els Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Els Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 I spent an hour or so on this today. I put the blades for the engine on but I am not to sure that I am going to keep it like this. It is not really visible once the engine cowling is on but I am not real happy with it. I will think on this a bit more. I started filling in the hole were the wings were supposed to go I also started working on the exhaust area. I cut the ridged area of a plastic cup to line the inside of the engine cowling: This is the pilot that comes with the kit. Not bad? Its coming along. I need to start thinking about weapons and I am not sure what I am going to do with the paint. Els Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor01 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Looking really cool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Now that's a cool idea!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Way cool, Els ! It still retains most of the major features of a Corsair, just rearranged ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Els Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 (edited) Thanks everybody. GreyGhost, I thought about calling it the A** Backwards Corsair. I haven't forgotten about the build, I have just been busy with some other stuff. I was able to join the wings to the body. I also added some gear doors to the front and built the inner struture to hold it up as an in flight model. Lots of sanding... Els Edited October 5, 2012 by Els Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tanis73 Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 It's look like a pc game crimson'sky plane, nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liberator24 Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Very sweet looking, but will it fly?? LOL! -Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ro-Gar Hobbies Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Pretty cool idea. Might have to try to do something like this one day just for the hell of it. Look forward to seeing your progress. Robet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Awesome work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Els Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 Thanks everybody. I didn't get anything done on the aircraft but I painted up the pilot. I am not the greatest at painting these small figures but once it is closed up in the cockpit it should be ok. Els Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andre Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I am not the greatest at painting these small figures You could have fooled me. Looking good! Cheers, Andre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Els Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 Thanks Andre. I tried to make up some decals today. I downloaded some Crimson Sky aircraft and made them into silhouettes for kill markings. I need a new black printer cartridge for my printer, they didn't turn out that great. The decals I am making are only black so at least I can still use them and just touch them up after they are on the kit with some black paint. Testers decal paper seems to be a bit hit and miss with me. Sometimes it works great but today...It didn't. The decals kept curling up when I was trying to apply them. It turned into a mess. I think it was because I was impatient and did not let the clear coat cure. I started blocking in my colors. I am going with gray's and black instead of the blue of the real aircraft. My plan is for this thing to be heavily worn. I used some of the kit decals and some from the extra decals box to get some color on it. Tomorrow I need to buy something to make a base out of. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Sweet progress, Els ! This is going to be Awesome when finished ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Nice!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Els Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 Thank you. The beast is done. Here is a link to the finished pictures: My link Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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