Heller 1/72 Corsair Finished !

[cobraman]

Building this little kit for my BIL.

Edited June 1, 2016 by cobraman
updated and done

[Snake45]

I built that kit a few years back. The only snag I had with it was getting the (fold optional) wings aligned. If you don't get the dihedral perfect on a Corsair, it just looks awful. But I did get it right and mine looks good. I don't recall any other problems with an otherwise fun and rewarding build.

 

 

[Harry P.]

Hey Ray... I recently found this guy's youtube channel ("PLASMO").. He does fantastic work on 1/72 and 1/48 scale planes. You might want to check it out and get a few tips. He's really good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-Mdr1mgVuU

[cobraman]

Thank you Harry. Here I go again with a small kit. My BIN bought this and a Hellcat the same scale and asked if you would build them for him. He's a good guy so I said yes. He also mentioned something about wanting some helicopter he would like me to build. He's in no rush so I guess I will be doing that also at some point.

[cobraman]

Finished this one up today. Pretty simple kit with no added detail. BIL asked to make it in flight. I tried to simulate a spinning prop which was an epic fail but the best I knew how to do. Stuck it on a rod over some plastic looking water.

[Harry P.]

Ray... a good way to simulate a spinning prop is to cut out a disk of clear acetate or sheet styrene.

[cobraman]

Thats kind of what I did but should have stopped there and not added the prop detail. 

[Jim B]

Nice looking Corsair.

You could always use this next time (assuming there is a next time): http://www.propblur.com/

[Snake45]

Propeller "blurred blades" is a photographic effect not seen in real life. Whenever I see a painting or model depicting "blurred blades," my first thought is that the artist has never been around any actual running airplanes.

[Snake45]

Ray... a good way to simulate a spinning prop is to cut out a disk of clear acetate or sheet styrene.

And then stick it in a Dremel and hit it lightly on both sides with fine steel wool, just to knock the shine off it.