Tamiya Corsair F4U-1D 1/48 - Full build

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Hello fellas, in this video I am building Tamiya's 1/48th scale Vought F4U-1D Corsair. For this build I am using a PE set from Eduard and lots of scratch built details.
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@GiorgioFlenghi 2 года назад

incredibile lavoro 👍👍👍👍 sono cresciuto a pennelli e Humbrol 😃😃ho ripreso da un mese a fare modelli ne ho costruiti molti 40 anni fa, oggi le tecniche sono incredibili in confronto ai miei tempi grazie per i tuoi video

@MMScaleModels 2 года назад

Thanks for watching mate... I remember times when I was not even painting the models so... damn so much time has passed on :)

@jesseortega8598 Год назад

I'm a beginner at building Aircraft models. I love the corsairs. I watched from beginning to end. I literally saw this plane come to life as you were building it. Absolutely Awesome. Very well done. Keep up the good work.

@MMScaleModels Год назад

Thanks mate, appreciated 👍

@jesseortega8598 Год назад

@@MMScaleModels Your Welcome

@justinhealey2408 3 года назад

Those little kits are helping you superduper detail the plane.. Im sure u save xtra pieces.., which come back into play right when you need them!.. HappyModeling My Man!!!

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Sure thing, never throw away leftover PE details :)

@JuanGarcia-up2gz Год назад

Awesome build my friend keep up the good work

@MMScaleModels Год назад

Thanks, will do!

@Hossman757 3 года назад

AMAZING. Museum quality if I have ever seen it.

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks mate

@josemanuelcobo644 3 года назад

Amazing skill. I love how you explain what you do and why you do it. I'm learning a lot with your videos. Thank you for your great work

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks Jose 👍

@Christospap 3 года назад

Absolutely incredible! Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Greece.

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks Chris, greetings from Bulgaria

@Triptunee 3 года назад

ti kaniss

@BombshellCreations 3 года назад

I just found your channel. I watcha lot of modeling channels and I must say I love your technique and results! Bravo!

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks James, welcome and have a good time here 👍

@markwoods1504 Год назад

Just come across your channel on RU-vid its excellent my friend , you do some fantastic work , I've recently bought myself some model kits to do as I'm now retired ( Early retirement at 55 ) I bought IWM 1/600 HMS Belfast , 1/600 King George V Battleship , 1/72 Bristol Beaufort Mk1, 1/72 Boulton Paul Defiant , 1/48 Mosquito and 1/48 Avro Lancaster . So there'll keep me busy for a few weeks , the last time a built a model I was 14 yrs it's changed a bit since I built a model , you could buy a small airfix kit for £1.00 back then

@MMScaleModels Год назад

Welcome back to the hobby mate, I hope you will find it fulfilling!

@simplelifediy1772 3 года назад

stumbled across your channel, and all I can say is "wow!!!"

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks mate 👍

@willthorson4543 3 года назад

I think you did a really nice job. Couple things. On corsairs, the bottom of the aircraft is pretty messy. Not only from the engine but from ground crew rearming the aircraft. 2 areas that need a tad more "scratches" is the tail fin. There is always debris from the big propellers causing chips. And some more on the cockpit windows. The canopy is always getting closed kinda haphazardly. But these are just not picks.

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks Will, I always appreciate constructive remarks

@diagnost_gitarist Год назад

Hello from Russia. Very nice video, thank you for sharing this techniques. Original english speech is like a chewing buble gum an thats why - Keep your accent further mate, very easy to listen and understand!

@MMScaleModels Год назад

I am trying to get a better pronunciation. But that should not be the main thing on this channel ;)

@goodtips8973 3 года назад

well, i just say it is an amazing job you did! so much work but looks like real. thank you for sharing.

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks mate👍

@paulkern7229 2 года назад

Great job on the folded wings - I tried that on my build of this kit and it was a disaster. I noticed you didn't use the braces for the wings, maybe that was my mistake. First Tamiya kit I've been disappointed with.

@MMScaleModels 2 года назад

thanks mate, the wings are flimsy in this position for sure. A lot of care not to break the attachments was key I believe :)

@aaronevans8375 2 года назад

19:05, i saw there was some yellow damage on the plane. and i was wondering if they painted the training corsairs yellow too.

@MMScaleModels 2 года назад

That's the zink ctomate primer showing due to paint being chipped away.

@rtplayer3543 2 года назад

awesome channel. Very nice work!

@MMScaleModels 2 года назад

Thanks mate!

@jamesjester2542 2 года назад

I'm 57 been building models since I was 9 years old. The thought you put into this Corsair is beyond amazing. I respect anyone who goes the extra mile when they are building a model. I wish I had the guts to post my builds, but I am not very good when it comes to video and posting stuff. Keep up the amazing work.

@MMScaleModels 2 года назад

Thanks James, appreciated! Posting and making videos does not better the experience... quite the contrary.

@VadersRage Год назад

James, I second that. Been building since the early 70's as well and am skeptical of my ability to film, edit and post any of my builds. I'm probably my own worst critic. Yep....the level of detail and thought that goes into this build is fantastic. I have an Arado AR 196 that begs for this kind of treatment, but I doubt I could hit this level of quality. I have enough kits in my stash where I could build and upload 1 kit a week until I die, but I too lack the guts to put myself out there like this. I guess I worry too much about what people would think.....instead of just focusing on my enjoyment of the hobby.

@leor2830 3 года назад

Excellent work!!!

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks mate 👍

@enricopandiani1852 2 года назад

I'm breathless... But you should show the finished model better!!!!

@MMScaleModels 2 года назад

Thanks for your feedback mate 👍

@vnflightsimulatorgameplay2660 3 года назад

So great!

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

thanks 👍

@DariuszNojman 3 года назад

Insane !!!

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

In a good way I hope 😀

@DariuszNojman 3 года назад

Of course 😄

@reinaldosorgan3944 3 года назад

É o melhor plastimodelista que já vi

@justinhealey2408 3 года назад

Btw i am totally impressed...floored/-_!!!

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks mate

@HangardelModelista 3 года назад

Muy muy bueno!

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks mate 👍

@Jeffkne 3 года назад

I have nothing more to add ... except: ALL of the comments below!

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks Jeff👍

@robertjensen1438 2 года назад

Just a comment for the algorithm

@kiss4luna 3 года назад

the speaking makes me a headache but the model is done amazing.

@hagerty268 3 года назад

so turn sound off AH

@kiss4luna 3 года назад

@@hagerty268 can't do that. it's superman hearing.

@joelvale3887 2 года назад

Too bad all those details can't be seen when the model is complete.

@MMScaleModels 2 года назад

If you try really hard 😄

@jasonrhodes9683 3 года назад

That plane looked stupid, they were rarely around long enough to get anywhere near that bad. American aircraft companies were slapping fighter planes together faster than the Germans and the Japanese could shoot them down. Unfortunately they weren't built well enough to last a long time. Four or five months and they were used up. If you look at some nose art, you will see Miss Behavin' IV or V because when a plane started to show its age, it was replaced. My Uncle flew out of England in a bomber crew and every couple weeks men would come and hack the used up fighters and haul them off to be recycled into Spitfires and Hurricanes.

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

There are enough pictures showing the highly damaged paint... especially in the wing root area.

@jasonrhodes9683 3 года назад

@@MMScaleModels maybe early in the war, but the bottom of the Pacific is littered with what were serviceable airplanes, when new planes were brought over, well used planes were pushed off the deck to make room for new planes. When improved versions were brought, entire air wings were disposed of so the whole wing could be refitted at the same time. This plane has too many bugs splattered on it, pitch it.

@paulwoods4349 3 месяца назад

Stupid? Seriously? You think you can do better? Why don't you put up or shut up.

@MVeminor7 3 года назад

Great cockpit detail!! Doesn't the seat have a cushion though? I've seen many builds without one but, I've seen them in reference photos. Do they have a cushion? Thanks for sharing your skills and ideas.

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks Michael, the pilots actually sat on their parachutes, so they were used as a cushion and the seat as storage.

@MVeminor7 3 года назад

Thank You so much for an eloquent explanation. I didn't know that.

@daxroman Год назад

Excellent assembly of this model, the paint job is phenomenal, the result is a piece of art. It would be nice if after spending 45 minutes watching the video you should present the final result in a better way and in full screen.

@gymie1814 2 года назад

The "Late" Robert Conrad was in my little home town filming a pilot for a possible TV show. I walked a few blocks where they were filming. He had no clue that his photo was helping sell 1/32 Corsairs. I handed him the kit. Maybe a week passed , an urgent voice told me they were breaking up the models I had provided !GGGRRR!

@MMScaleModels 2 года назад

Well, I guess most people don't appreciate what we do.

@justinhealey2408 3 года назад

Oh finally i see one of my favs..where a Corsair, that, gull-wing will raised a convo between Pops and my Brother and i after we built it☺..i would die for that kit right now as of along with many others had fishing line attatched to a few spots and Galen and me snuggeled in the corner on my bed answering with anti-aircraft shots until we hit a target, wearing helmets our parents purchaed from around the Cincinnati area 83'

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Good old days :)

@bobrivett7645 2 месяца назад

Very nice of F4U-D corsair. I really like yiur scratch building techniques.

@MMScaleModels 2 месяца назад

Thanks mate 👍

@paulwoods4349 3 месяца назад

I see there are some trolls from the comments below. Regardless, I enjoyed your video, and I can understand you just fine. Great tips, solid build and thank you for sharing.

@The_Original_Brad_Miller 3 года назад

I can only wish my hands were that steady, my eyes that sharp, and my patience that long. But those days are long gone, I'm not sure they were ever here. :) Outstanding work!

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks Brad, I suspect that the hobby has a lot to do with our eyesight getting weaker and hands shakier... don't know about the patience :)

@stonefarmer3005 3 года назад

My favorite plane from WWII! I’ve built many kits, but your work makes me look like a beginner. Keep it up.

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks mate!

@razbare 3 года назад

Wow wish I could be that talented

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks, its 10% talent 90% work IMO

@justinhealey2408 3 года назад

Those blue wires definitely need a bit of electric tape after shrapnel ripped that one wire after the last attack where you decapitated an entire convoy

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

😀

@cdpgbc-mw2kz 3 года назад

Canadian viewer. Very well done build. It is not easy making a one color aircraft look so realistic. Your weathering was perfect.

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks mate 👍

@peterwerner1083 Год назад

I'm 57 jear, caming from Germany 🇩🇪, and my English is not good. Can englisch not (🇩🇪 German) =English no lesen and schreiben). But and Videos wooooooow =super good, Peter from Germany and Darmstadt City 👍

@MMScaleModels Год назад

Thanks Peter, appreciated

@warrennelson825 15 дней назад

Nice build. I just bought this kit and will build it stock standard. Thanks for some nice ideas. I will use your soldering wire ideas thanks.

@MMScaleModels 15 дней назад

Have fun 👍

@RedPandaFRANK Год назад

Love to see a P-47 Razor back build

@MMScaleModels Год назад

I would definitely love to build one :)

@panzer-meister 3 года назад

As usual, it's amazing work. No longer, it doesn't looks like a model. Thanks for sharing.

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks mate 👍

@joshuariddensdale2126 2 года назад

I have this kit on my wishlist even if I'm more into collecting kits than building them. As I don't have the room to display larger scale aircraft. But nonetheless, I do enjoy watching others build them.

@MMScaleModels 2 года назад

The foldable wings help a lot with display space.

@ralphford4302 3 года назад

Thank you for this video. Your taking the time and effort to add the additional detail is an absolute pleasure to watch and learn from

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks Ralph, appreciated 👍

@rickbourn971 3 года назад

So good! Love all the details you add to your kits - they add so much realism to the project. Thanks for sharing with us.

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks Rick 👍

@Triptunee 3 года назад

Great vid indeed

@reekooism 8 месяцев назад

Such an inspiring work. Gg. Do you have the assembly instructions in high res somewhere?

@MMScaleModels 8 месяцев назад

Thanks, no I don't think I have them anymore.

@anthonyrosa5006 3 года назад

Clean but not overly weathered. Nice!

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks mate!

@Peter-vl9fz 2 года назад

Your modelling skills are amazing. I have no idea how you hold your hand that steady

@MMScaleModels 2 года назад

Thanks mate, sometimes I hold my hand with the other. And also finding a comfortable position is a key.

@ironmangler 11 месяцев назад

i built this model when i was 12! Mine looked totally different... 😂

@MMScaleModels 11 месяцев назад

At 12 my models were not exactly brilliant either 😄

@skipschauer5535 2 года назад

What type of airbrush do ypu use and at what psi do you have your setting at to create the fine lines?

@MMScaleModels 2 года назад

0.2 mm nozzle, 0.8 bar

@FriesyRider 11 месяцев назад

Do you sometimes say "Hairspray" (for example in min 31:33)? If so, what sort of hairspray and what is it for? If not, what spray is it?

@MMScaleModels 11 месяцев назад

I am referring to the hairspray chipping technique. Here is a tutorial I made on the topic: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yKrrkvsdzjs.htmlsi=ID5rduyDZ9K1cdy_

@FriesyRider 11 месяцев назад

@@MMScaleModels Oh nice. Thanks for your answer and link

@СергейАртёмчик-ю5н 2 года назад

...ВЫСОКОЕ МАСТЕРСТВО!-ЭЭЭТО ОЧЕВИДНО....

@MMScaleModels 2 года назад

Thanks a lot 👍

@DavidRLentz Год назад

I years past had built this kit! I had painted it gloss dark sea blue, with very little weathering; just a few highlights of non-specular dark sea blue, and some accents to distinguish the panelling. Has Tamiya reworked its newer 1:32nd-scale kit of the Chance Vought F4U-1/2 Corsair U.S. Navy Carrier-based Fighter to make kits of the F4U-1A and the F4U-1D? And possibly, an F4U-1C, with four Browning M3 20mm cannons?

@MMScaleModels Год назад

Have no idea TBH, I am nor really into 1/32

@DavidRLentz Год назад

@@MMScaleModels , I thought maybe since you sell kits, you might? Would you know anyone who would be able to provide said feedback, please? Due to allergies (dust? Light? Cold weather? Evil spirits?), my eyes usually are too sensitive to see well enough to read on most sites. (Aren't you glad I'm not driving? I do not feel well physically, so I try to have a good sense of humour about everything.)

@MMScaleModels Год назад

I am not selling the kits. the link is to amazon seller as I often get questions where stuff can be found. Scalemates.com is a good source of information about kits. Also Matt from @DoogsModels seems very knowledgeable on the topic.

@DavidRLentz Год назад

@@MMScaleModels , thanks

@brianrussell9223 3 года назад

It's an awesome build I wish I could be as good at details and detail painting.

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thank you very much! Its a matter of practice

@GyuHobbyRC 3 года назад

I watched the funny and informative video well. You have a good hobby. Want to be a close friend. 우리 친구해요~😀😀😀

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks mate 👍

@fittedcloudplayz2136 Год назад

Can you send a link to wjere you got the photoetch?

@MMScaleModels Год назад

This product number should contain two pe frets amzn.to/3OSvXd6

@davidcole333 3 года назад

You have a lot of talent! Beautiful work.

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks mate 👍

@lucasner463 2 года назад

STILL one of my favorite builds on RU-vid! Well done!!!

@MMScaleModels 2 года назад

Glad you like it!

@СергейАртёмчик-ю5н 2 года назад

..оооооочень крааасиво создаетееее!....

@lilasnowflake5632 2 года назад

*sees thumbnail and looks at the nose* Ha nice

@MMScaleModels 2 года назад

Thanks 👍

@victorgojocco1716 3 года назад

VERY BEAUTIFULLY MADE!!! A TRULY WORK OF ART!! FANTASTIC!!!

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thank You very much Victor 😊

@paulsymons7643 2 года назад

Just found your channel and subscribed straight away. Amazing build fella, beautifully painted and finished. Long may you continue.👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@MMScaleModels 2 года назад

Thanks Paul, appreciated!

@foreverplastickits138 3 года назад

*So huge built of the mythic Corsair, a very pleasant step by step to follow!*

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks 👍

@anthonyrosa5006 3 года назад

Radial engine tend to collect oil in the lower cylinders. Its partially coming from those tubes you installed. Then the oil is pumped from a tank at the lowest point and flows to the heads through those pipes that connects the pistons together. When you see ground crews slowly turning over the engines by hand it is to prevent hydraulic lock, from the oil. Once they know none of the pistons are locked they will begin startup procedures, turn on the ignitions and spin the engine up. With the Corsair and many others an explosive shell was used to provide the energy to spin thew big Pratt and Whitney radials..

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks for the info mate, quite interesting 👍

@hermanwilliams3092 Год назад

AWESOME Plane 🔥🔥💪🏾💪🏾 and very detailed 👌🏾👏

@MMScaleModels Год назад

Glad you think so!

@mtrider780 3 года назад

Amazing build, I’ve just bought one of these as I see your video and thought wow I wanna give that a go, could you tell me what the colour is of the main fuselage

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks mate, I used C356 Glossy sea blue from Mr.Color

@blumax68 3 года назад

Awesome job. A question: What color did you use for the "Midnight blue" fs 15042??? Thank you.

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks mate, i used gloss sea blue - C365 from mr. Hobby

@danielburgess7785 3 года назад

Sir, do you know if an actual F4U pilot ever looked at the gauges you used and said "Yes, that is how they should read for a Corsair shut down and waiting for the Crew Chief?" My ADD kicks in and I'm loathe to just accept even Eduard parts without question.

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Hi Daniel, I would not go into that rabbit hole myself. Its just not visible enough to deal with that.

@danielburgess7785 3 года назад

@@MMScaleModels :-)

@theclan4adventures 3 года назад

I see your a practitioner of the " it just needs a little more right..nope im going to let it go like that ...I know if I go for just a little more ill mess it up" rule.. very nice work one of my favorite air craft of all time thanks for the time and effort you put into the video..its appreciated.

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks mate, I've messed up plenty of kits during my time in the hobby. I see it like driving a race car... have to find the limit which may involve some crashing 😁

@j.omegaescobedoalva6704 3 года назад

wow, hyperrealism in the instrument panel!!!!!!!!!!!

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks mate 👍

@johnrowbotham5054 2 года назад

Well I’m lost for words. How long does this take at this high standard.

@MMScaleModels 2 года назад

Thanks mate, it takes way too long, especially if you want to have a successful YT channel :) But there you go, I like mine built this way.

@josealejandroalvaradobotei8584 3 года назад

Excelente vídeo saludos desde Chile a mi también me encanta los aviones y él aeromodelismo gran trabajo 👍🇨🇱😅😅

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks mate 👍

@СергейАртёмчик-ю5н 2 года назад

..БЛЕСТЯЩЕ!..

@normg2242 2 года назад

Your models have szprodj...!!!

@MMScaleModels 2 года назад

szprodj?

@normg2242 2 года назад

@@MMScaleModels it's an ancient expression I have invented myself and I'm really proud of it. I just don't know what it means...lol I have a feeling it must be something like "the essence of the universe" or something like that...

@mihalislymperakis2422 3 года назад

Once again, brilliant work, and amazingly useful video, really helpful, really appreciated!!

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks mate 👍

@dsv 3 года назад

These PE parts...oh well...it is plenty of work done here. Great job! :)

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks mate, it was a lot of work indeed... but I feel it was worth the effort.

@dsv 3 года назад

@@MMScaleModels of course it was))) now what about 1/32? XD

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Nah, I doubt I'll build another Corsair any time soon. There are so many models I want to build so no time for more of the same :)

@hirstyboy97 3 года назад

Great build , detail and the painting , will be looking out for more videos👍

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks mate 👍

@stevenpuderbaugh821 3 года назад

I could not stand to finish the video...way too many commercials. Never-ending commercials.

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

I get your point but this is how YT works. They provide an awesome platform and its free for us to use. Money for maintenance and R&D have to come from somewhere.

@jrgreiner 3 года назад

Download and install adblock plus. It's a free download. ZERO commercials. You're welcome. ;-)

@gonzalomendoza3152 Год назад

I love this video! You have great skills and talent!

@MMScaleModels Год назад

Thank you very much 😊

@SuperGiuseppe63 3 года назад

Great job! What kind of airbrush is it? White glu is a vinilic glue or cristal used as glue? Tks!

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks Giuseppe, I use inexpensive Chinese airbrushes. The glue is PVA - Polyvinyl acetate also known as wood glue.

@SuperGiuseppe63 3 года назад

@@MMScaleModels thank you very much for fast answer!

@jerryvolpini7987 3 года назад

Another excellent video, great technique! I prefer a little less weathering and rely less on commercial products (mix my own). Those are my preferences, not criticism 👍

@MMScaleModels 3 года назад

Thanks Jerry, in weathering it all comes to personal preference doesn't it