My second build to be constructed concurrently with my FG-1D is Revell of Germany's new 1/72 scale F4U-4B. To be a little different, I will be using Wolfpak Decals to model a aircraft flown by VF-653 off the USS Valley Forge in Korean Waters around 1951-1952. Since both aircraft will be painted in Glossy sea Blue, it seemed logical to paint both at the same time.
Chuck's Korean War F4U-4B in 1/72 scale *finished*
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Chuck's Korean War F4U-4B in 1/72 scale *finished*
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The basic build has been completed. Tomorrow, the canopy gets attached and the aircraft will get it's first coat of glossy sea blue.
In addition, I was able to find some history for this particular F4U-4B in " F4U Corsair Units of the Korean War" by Warren Thompson.
F4U-4B, BuNo 97412 was built in May 1946. The aircraft initially served with VFB-75 (1946) and VF-4B (1946-47), after which, it was placed in storage until May, 1950. Issued to VMF-311, the Corsair joined VMF-312 two months later, followed by VMT-2 in August and VMF-235 the following month. Returning to VMT-2 in November, the aircraft was assigned to VF-653 in September 1951 and saw combat with the unit until sent to Japan for overhaul three months later and transferred to VMF-323 in January 1952. BuNo 97412 suffered structural failure after being hit by it's own bomb blast during a close air support mission near Sinwon on March 26, 1952. It's pilot, 2Lt Joseph H Kuney Jr, died in the subsequent crash.
In addition, I was able to find some history for this particular F4U-4B in " F4U Corsair Units of the Korean War" by Warren Thompson.
F4U-4B, BuNo 97412 was built in May 1946. The aircraft initially served with VFB-75 (1946) and VF-4B (1946-47), after which, it was placed in storage until May, 1950. Issued to VMF-311, the Corsair joined VMF-312 two months later, followed by VMT-2 in August and VMF-235 the following month. Returning to VMT-2 in November, the aircraft was assigned to VF-653 in September 1951 and saw combat with the unit until sent to Japan for overhaul three months later and transferred to VMF-323 in January 1952. BuNo 97412 suffered structural failure after being hit by it's own bomb blast during a close air support mission near Sinwon on March 26, 1952. It's pilot, 2Lt Joseph H Kuney Jr, died in the subsequent crash.
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I also noticed one problem with the Revell of Germany kit. The F4U-4 was the first Corsair with a complete cockpit floor and the Revell kit as the running board common to the earlier versions.
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Re: Chuck's Korean War F4U-4B in 1/72 scale *finished*
Another winner, looks great- well done Chuck.
David.
David.
David.
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lancfan wrote:Another winner, looks great- well done Chuck.
David.
Thanks, my only gripe with the Revell kit is that it lacks the underwing stations for rockets and light bombs. The Korean War aircraft flew many a strike loaded up.
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Re: Chuck's Korean War F4U-4B in 1/72 scale *finished*
Very nice build indeed!
I shall be happy if mine turns out that well
I shall be happy if mine turns out that well
Best wishes
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Re: Chuck's Korean War F4U-4B in 1/72 scale *finished*
Lovely clean finish. Very crisp build
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Re: Chuck's Korean War F4U-4B in 1/72 scale *finished*
Very nice
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Its not just how good your painting is, its how good the touch-ups are too.
Its not just how good your painting is, its how good the touch-ups are too.