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

This is going to be epic. Will follow with interest.

Cheers

Martin

Awesome!

Thanks for sharing the links. They'll be helpful along with your build when I get to mine.

Looks like you got that knob on the scope figured out!!

3 hours ago, biggtim said:

Looks like you got that knob on the scope figured out!!

Yup!

Cool!! I look forward to seeing the finished model. (I did one of these several years ago but I didn't have all the after market extras.)😃

I've just discovered this build, Looks like its going to be cool following this one😀

I've been working on the Eduard engine. Painted the cylinder heads, the air baffles, and added panel line wash to the cylinder heads. And I've been working out the assembly process without actually gluing anything yet. There is just enough play in the parts fit that it could end up wonky.

 

 

If you're counting cylinders, the other two are out of sight to the left on clip-sticks for adding the panel line wash. I cut them from casting blocks to start working out the assembly procedure.

You read my mind ! I was just doing that : counting the cylinders 😂 !

Hubert

This much is done on the Eduard engine. Pushrods (36) are next.

 

Hah! As I'm carefully placing the included pushrods, I have realized that there aren't enough. So,,,,,,,,,, I guess I'll be carefully cutting and sizing styrene rod to make up for missing pushrods. 

I've kinda given up on using the Eduard engine in the model. That front cowl ring just isn't going to match up. Since I'm working toward some sort of a diorama, perhaps, I can use it there, just not in the aircraft.

 The P-40 is just about finished, so I guess I'll get back to this. The new instrument panel model is about ready to print, so I guess I need to work on the cockpit to make sure the new IP fits.

 Of course, there are the other models that have been started which I need to work toward finishing. And then there's the draw of the new Z-M Ki-100 and that P-40N that was mentioned a while back that was instigated by the P-47 book that I had purchased. As mentioned in that thread, that $1.50 used book has cost me ~$150 so far. 🤣

Well, I haven't started the Corsair cockpit, but I did print the IP that I had modeled. I think I need to make the details a bit Bolder. 

 

Wouldn’t be easier to simply use the original Tamiya IP and modified it?

Cheers

Martin

1 hour ago, Martinnfb said:

Wouldn’t be easier to simply use the original Tamiya IP and modified it?

Cheers

Martin

Perhaps, but there is the info in this link. The layout of at least the left side of the IP is different compared to what the Tamiya IP layout.

Tailhook Topics Drafts: F4U-2 Antennas and Other Stuff

So, why not?

I see, please excuse my ignorance.