Model Of The Week: Kit Build Goodyear F2G-1 Super Corsair

[mldixon]

This is going to be a blow by blow kit build of Will Aldridge's 1:32 scale Goodyear F2G-1 Super Corsair. I am going to add enhancement details and will detail that when it takes place. If you have questions or want more detail in any area just post and I will try to accomadate. This kit came from Ecardmodels.com and is 12 pages total.
The engine is detailed and I intend to build it with full details. Details make these models great. The designer has instruction sheets and an excel spread sheet of the parts on the pages. I find that very useful. I will provide an attachment some where near the end of this thread that will list the parts as I cut them out and attached them into the model.

 

[mldixon]

Getting Started

Here is the first sequence of parts that I cut out and assembled.

 

[mldixon]

Next stage Jigs

I used a jig for alignment of parts and to add a little order to this.

 

[mldixon]

Next step interior of cockpit

This is interior details getting ready for assembly

 

[cgutzmer]

Super! What do you color your edges with? I think you mentioned it elsewhere but not sure.
Thanks!
Chris

 

[bulldogowner]

Excellent build and fantastic detail!! Keep the pics coming!! I like the use of your jigs to keep thinks in place for you...very smart.

 

[mldixon]

Watercolor Penils

Thanks Bulldog Jigs are essential to this build, there is a lot of flex when you are gluing up. The superglues get hard fast and hold the position.

Chris
I use Stabilo Aquatico 48 pencil set, costs a little bit of money but last forever. Sharpen points and dip in water. No need to worry about if the mixture is right every time you use them. Quick , easy, no mess. You can get these online from fine art sites. No sure you'll find them at craft type sites.

 

[cgutzmer]

I have a set very similar to that but I was not happy with the result. maybe I wasnt soaking the tip enough? I couldnt get the color to come off on the edge very well without pressing hard enough to damage the edge.
Chris

 

[mldixon]

Watercolor Penils

Chris
Make sure you have watercolor pencils and not just colored pencils. These are true watercolor mediums in the pencils. I dip the end in water and they paint just like a brush. In fact the color just flows onto the edges of the paper. Brand does make a difference.

 

[mldixon]

Paper Pilots

Well here is a short sidetrack, will start another thread on this when done with model

 

[cgutzmer]

I will see what I got but they are labeled as water color pencils.

Pilot looks good! Can you put another flat section cutting through that would show the front and back which might impart a 3d effect - or it may look worse, I dunno!
Chris

 

[Willja67]

Excellent build so far! If you complete the model you'll be the first to do so that I know of. Looking forward to more.

 

[mldixon]

Fuselage buildup

I am going to assume that the last post above this one must be the designer. I don't know that for sure. But it sounded like it. I am amazed that I will be the first to finish this. It looks like a great model, and so far not too many problems. I usally build in 1:16 scale but stuck with your published size out of respect for the kit build. I am glad your happy with the build so far. When I am done will scale it up and build again. So please hang around. Now on with the build.

 

[Willja67]

Yeah I'm the designer. I look forward to the 1/16 scale build. If there are any parts you want reference on I have about 1.7 gig worth on the Super Corsair on my hard drive. Includes the maintenance manuals and a whole ton of pictures.

Since you are going whole hog on this thing let me do you a favor. I am working on a military version of the Super and I upgraded a lot of stuff including the wings. The main spars stayed pretty much the same though so if you are interested I can send you the new design ( a little work to paint it for #74 first). In particular the landing gear doors are much more detailed. The only downside of it is that I haven't created diagrams or instructions for it yet so you will have to figure some stuff out on your own. I will of course answer all questions you have.

 

[mldixon]

Send it on

Willja
First let me thank you for the design. I know that a lot of work goes into getting one of these things to buildable point. With that said.

Send the military version on . I am sure I can figure it out. Repaint not a problem,

You ok if I want to fold up the wing on one side for a more interesting look.

 

[peter taft]

Superb workmanship

Although i'm not a great fan of this aircraft, i think your work and build procedures are excellent... very clean and precise. Love the text overlays {i do this sometimes} and find them very helpful and informative. My late father liked this plane and built her 1:32 scale {plastic model - can't remember kit manu} and the wings could be in folded or normal position although the hinge mechanism was a tad sloppy which was the norm for that particular kit. I will be following this fascinating build {great design by the way :thumb: }

 

[mldixon]

On with the glue up

Peter thanks for commets. I love this plane. I think the wing roots are good looking as heck no Sexy is a better word.. I am inclined to build a stand for this to show it off as it should be, I will include that at the end of this build.

 

[Willja67]

Well I spent a couple hours last night getting the wing skins reworked for you. I still need to do a little work but I'm 95% there. In all the pictures I have ever seen of #74 I have never seen the wings folded. If you really want to you can do it. I have personally been to Bob Odegaards shop while he was restoring #74 and I know that it has all the hinges to have the wings folded but it's not really something this plane was ever shown with. However I have been working on a folding wing military version. You might want to do the military version in 1/16 as it has more detail. Here is a link to a thread over at papermodelers.com that you might find interesting.

Please pm me your email and i will send the new wings when they are ready.

ps you are going to have to remove the gear bays and use the new ones that I'll be sending

 

[mldixon]

Front of Fuselage

These are parts from page 6-47 , f1-f7 ,

 

[mldixon]

Firewall and Exhaust Pipes

Well I glued the forward part of the fuselage in the previous post and added the firewall and exhaust pipes. Closing in on that engine. Can't wait...