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Nerdling's 1/48 Tamiya F4U Birdcage Done!

Nerdling's 1/48 Tamiya F4U Birdcage

Now that Thanksgiving is finally over and I am all settled back in at home. I've had a chance to start working on this beastie. So far I've been able to build up the wings, cockpit, and the engine.

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First time wiring up an engine. Not perfect but I think it looks good.

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Threw in about half of an Eduard Zoom set. I swear most of the stuff in these sets is just too small to even use.
 
Nerdling's 1/48 Tamiya F4U Birdcage

that looks mighty sweet, Ryan. dang good engine.
 
Nerdling's 1/48 Tamiya F4U Birdcage

nerdling said:
Now that Thanksgiving is finally over and I am all settled back in at home. I've had a chance to start working on this beastie. So far I've been able to build up the wings, cockpit, and the engine.

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First time wiring up an engine. Not perfect but I think it looks good.

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IMG_8341.JPG

Threw in about half of an Eduard Zoom set. I swear most of the stuff in these sets is just too small to even use.
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don't get me started with Eduards...you'd did a great job with the IP, looking swell here. :drinks
 
Nerdling's 1/48 Tamiya F4U Birdcage

Good looking office, engine looking great Ryan, nice work!
 
Nerdling's 1/48 Tamiya F4U Birdcage

Finally got her all buttoned up. Now to do some sanding and just a touch of putty work. Anybody have any idea if the cowl flaps would be interior green, zinc chromate, or natural metal?

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Nerdling's 1/48 Tamiya F4U Birdcage

It is going together great Bob. I was a little afraid that the wings were going to be a pain. But I just used some scrap plastic as supports for the seams. The weird part is the Vector cowl. I don't think I will end up using it. The directions would have you cut the front of the Tamiya cowl off. But I see no difference in the kit versus the resin. :idonno
 
Nerdling's 1/48 Tamiya F4U Birdcage

They look good from here. (y)

Don't forget that cable between the cowls. :popcorn
 
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