Nerdling's 1/48 Tamiya F4U Birdcage Done!

[nerdling]

Nerdling's 1/48 Tamiya F4U Birdcage

Now that Thanksgiving is finally over and I am all settled back in at home. I've had a chance to start working on this beastie. So far I've been able to build up the wings, cockpit, and the engine.

First time wiring up an engine. Not perfect but I think it looks good.

Threw in about half of an Eduard Zoom set. I swear most of the stuff in these sets is just too small to even use.

 

[jknaus]

Nerdling's 1/48 Tamiya F4U Birdcage

 

[Paulw]

Nerdling's 1/48 Tamiya F4U Birdcage

that looks mighty sweet, Ryan. dang good engine.

 

[sharkman]

Nerdling's 1/48 Tamiya F4U Birdcage

First time wiring up an engine. Not perfect but I think it looks good.

I think it looks freakin' great!!

 

[lupanzer]

Nerdling's 1/48 Tamiya F4U Birdcage

Just cool!

Luiz.

 

[moon puppy]

Nerdling's 1/48 Tamiya F4U Birdcage

Now that Thanksgiving is finally over and I am all settled back in at home. I've had a chance to start working on this beastie. So far I've been able to build up the wings, cockpit, and the engine.

First time wiring up an engine. Not perfect but I think it looks good.

Threw in about half of an Eduard Zoom set. I swear most of the stuff in these sets is just too small to even use.

don't get me started with Eduards...you'd did a great job with the IP, looking swell here. :drinks

 

[ij001]

Nerdling's 1/48 Tamiya F4U Birdcage

Good start...

Ian

 

[jugjunkie]

Nerdling's 1/48 Tamiya F4U Birdcage

Can just see where this is headed...... :pp

 

[Phil]

Nerdling's 1/48 Tamiya F4U Birdcage

Good looking office, engine looking great Ryan, nice work!

 

[Gator]

Nerdling's 1/48 Tamiya F4U Birdcage

Beautiful work.

 

[chukw]

Nerdling's 1/48 Tamiya F4U Birdcage

I agree with Sharkie- it looks great! :drinks

 

[Dave The Chef]

Nerdling's 1/48 Tamiya F4U Birdcage

You're doing a fine job so far Ryan, keep it up my son B)

 

[nerdling]

Nerdling's 1/48 Tamiya F4U Birdcage

Finally got her all buttoned up. Now to do some sanding and just a touch of putty work. Anybody have any idea if the cowl flaps would be interior green, zinc chromate, or natural metal?

 

[phantom II]

Nerdling's 1/48 Tamiya F4U Birdcage

Can't swear to it but this one is .

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[nerdling]

Nerdling's 1/48 Tamiya F4U Birdcage

Can't swear to it but this one is .

Cheers, Christian B)

Thanks, that is what I was seeing in my books as well. But I've seen a few builds that had them left natural. I'll just go with green

 

[moon puppy]

Nerdling's 1/48 Tamiya F4U Birdcage

Ditto the cowl flaps.

How's it going to gether Ryan?

 

[nerdling]

Nerdling's 1/48 Tamiya F4U Birdcage

It is going together great Bob. I was a little afraid that the wings were going to be a pain. But I just used some scrap plastic as supports for the seams. The weird part is the Vector cowl. I don't think I will end up using it. The directions would have you cut the front of the Tamiya cowl off. But I see no difference in the kit versus the resin. :idonno

 

[moon puppy]

Nerdling's 1/48 Tamiya F4U Birdcage

They look good from here.

Don't forget that cable between the cowls.

 

[nerdling]

Nerdling's 1/48 Tamiya F4U Birdcage

They look good from here.

Don't forget that cable between the cowls.

Was just waiting to put the cable on until I got the flaps painted

 

[Gator]

Nerdling's 1/48 Tamiya F4U Birdcage

Looking good.