F4U-2 Conversion from Tamiya F4U-1 Birdcage kit

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July 30Jul 30

I have time now, but any physical start won't be 'til the P-40 is finished sometime after NATS.

I pulled the kit from the stash several months ago, with plans to start it after the P-40.

I purchased the conversion kit from B&B Resin back when Tim first released it.

I've also picked up various AM sets but I'm not sure which ones I'll use.

I had also picked up this resin base and I'm thinking about using it in the project.

In spare moments, I've started painting the base.

In addition to paint, I've done some experimenting with pigments. If you look there are a couple locations that I've added the pigments but the bottle that I have won't handle the whole area, so I'm hoping to pick up some more at NATS.

I've also been working on learning Fusion by modeling an Instrument Panel. It is a different workflow than what I'm used to with the other 3D software I'm used to working in. I have not yet printed the IP nor tested how it fits in the model yet. There appear to be no known photos of the F4U-2 IP. There is a photo of what appears to be a mock-up. (See references below.)

The other 3D software that I'm used to is Modo. It is more of a digital content software than CAD, and I have ideas of modeling figures in it. I can then rig them and pose them. I guess, old school, these days with AI.

I have not yet chosen a specific aircraft but obviously it will land based.

Some additional reference information.

Tailhook Topics Drafts: F4U-2 Antennas and Other Stuff

Tailhook Topics Drafts: F4U-2 Color Scheme

It should be fun, some things to learn.

Dave

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