[HotTrap429]

Have to say that at first I was really put off by these "baby" Corgis. But after buying a couple, I've got to admit that they aren't that bad. For customizing, they are down right excellent base pieces especially if you can pick them up for under $10.00 like I did with this one.

Review
Pros:This is the basic Corgi Corsair which means it is very well done. The model has weight which is great. Overall dimensions are excellent and I love the attention to small detail in the basic mold like the actuators for the trim tabs and square hole in the starboard flap for pilot to climb up. A detailed engine and that large Hamilton Standard prop are pluses. The Aviation Archive stand is equally good to have.

Cons: Like all Warbirds, markings are bare bones - national insignia & plane number. Engine is blue like the rest of the molded cowling and should be painted. Cockpit is the molded floor and seat - all blue, no pilot or instrument panel. Looks cheap and could be improved with a pilot. Not sure if these markings go with this version of the plane. Thought Walsh flew a "birdcage" Corsair, which is the version these markings and coloration are consistent for. Landing gear up is okay, but I like mine down, but I can live with it.

Model: 1/72 F4U-1D flown by Lt. Jg Ira Kepford
Paint: Model Master Dark Sea Blue (FS15042), Model Master Intermediate Blue (FS35164), Testor Flat White 1168, Testor Dullcote spray

Decals: Eagle Strike Productions #72013 (ordered from Squadron)

Notes: Painted engine silver. Painted inside of canopy black. In retrospect, should have used a light blue. Used a 1/8 wide artist brush to paint plane, fine tipped brush for details. Paint ratio was 3 parts paint to one part thinner. Added radio wires.

[Tri-motor]

You're turning out some quality work at the Warbird "chop-shop"! Keep it up, Corgi is still pumping them out.

[SKUNKY]

Nice improvement,Trap.......great job with the wires.

[parsig9]

What's with the black canopy? How come you would paint it? Is there a legit reason it/all shouldn't be clear?

[HotTrap429]

Originally Posted by parsig9

What's with the black canopy? How come you would paint it? Is there a legit reason it/all shouldn't be clear?

Personal preference. I absolutely hate empty cockpits with no pilots in a flying plane model. Besides, I wasn't going to risk damaging an expensive AA or Legends model by ripping up a canopy and scrounging a pilot just to spruce up a Warbirds plane. I have noticed that wooden desk models have the cockpits painted black or skyblue. I was looking for the same feel.

[SKUNKY]

I think it's a good way to display pilotless "flying" aircraft....

[STARMAN 352ND]

I like it ...Looks like a battle scarred Kepford Corsair and a JOLLY ROGER too.
Great job HotTtrap.
JP

[Tri-motor]

What's with the black canopy? .......Low Rider.....If you look thru it you'll see the fuzzy diece on rear-view mirror.

[planenuts]

Originally Posted by Tri-motor

What's with the black canopy? .......Low Rider.....If you look thru it you'll see the fuzzy diece on rear-view mirror.

I can hear the thumping music from here in Raleigh


Good going HotTrap

[HotTrap429]

Originally Posted by planenuts

I can hear the thumping music from here in Raleigh

DO WHOMP WHOMP DO DO WHOMP WHOMP DO

Man, if that sucker is as bad as it sounds, I'd better get the heck out of the way!