1/48 Hasegawa F4U-5N Corsair Build - Argentina Armada

This full build video of the excellent 1/48 Hasegawa F4U-5N Corsair shows how to create a unique F4U-5N variant. I show how to use simple but advanced finishing techniques to finish the kit into a unique model of an Argentinian Armada Corsair.
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[@3dhalcones]

che te quedo espetacular un lujo te felicito .

[@FlyingSModels]

Thank you very much for that good feedback!

[@AirbrusherStudio]

well done my friend !

[@FlyingSModels]

Appreciate the good feedback!

[@AirbrusherStudio]

AMAZING WORK

[@FlyingSModels]

Appreciate the good words!

[@richelias2973]

Excellent build and thanks

[@FlyingSModels]

Thank you, Rich!

[@RestorationAustralia]

Excellent job.

[@FlyingSModels]

Appreciate that!!

[@GeHuCla]

Excelente Trabajo desde Argentina 🇦🇷

[@FlyingSModels]

Thank you for the kind words! Really appreciate that.

[@RodrigoMu1971]

Saludos desde Argentina! Nice model!👏👏👏👏

[@FlyingSModels]

Thank you for the kind words! Cheers!

[@stacyobrien1729]

Very nice take on a Corsar nobody seems to do the obscure markings, love it we'll done again!!

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks, Stacy. I'm always drawn to the more obscure markings. I think I'll do an Salvadoran Corsair for the 5,000 sub give away (assuming I get to that mark...haha).

[@ArielMantovani]

I never get tired of watching your videos. I feel very pleased to see you build one of my favorite planes and also you have chosen the version of the Armada Argentina. Keep with the great work. Greetings from Puerto Madryn, Argentina.

[@FlyingSModels]

Gracias, Ariel. I too really love the Corsair and it looks great in the Argentinian markings! Thanks for supporting the channel. I'm glad you enjoy the videos.

[@davidparker2259]

Another great build. Not only are you a model master, you’re a historian as well.

[@FlyingSModels]

Thank you, David. I really appreciate the kind words. Cheers!

[@bubbapipe]

You almost killed me waiting for your video to drop. Must say it did not disappoint . Really like how you show and explain you painting techniques, can never have to much of that. Thanks for sharing you incredible art.

[@FlyingSModels]

Hated to have the delay but work kept getting in the way of editing. Glad you liked it and hope the videos continue to help/inspire. Appreciate the good words.

[@mirrorblue100]

I really enjoy these videos, Scott - your "no drama" full explanations are helpful and inspiring - thanks!

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks. I'm glad they are both helpful and inspiring.

[@nicholaslafrance5735]

Fantastic work ! Love watching your videos !!

[@FlyingSModels]

Thank you, Nicholas. I'm glad you enjoy them.

[@user-pn3rr3id2b]

Another fantastic job BRAVO!!!!!!!

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks! Was another fun little build!

[@paulfrantizek102]

Great build. Love the more obscure markings.

[@FlyingSModels]

Thank you, Paul. I'm a fan of the more unique models myself. Appreciate the feedback!

[@johnlawson5187]

Wow Chad! Another AWESOME build. I really enjoyed the video. Watching you create never gets old.

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks, John. I'm glad you liked it. I appreciate the good feedback. Working on a big plane now but might be a while before the video comes out. Hope your P-51 build is coming along!

[@davidcole333]

Wow, I learned a ton! I think this is my favorite build that I have seen you complete.

[@FlyingSModels]

Excellent, David. I'm glad the video provided some tips for you. Thanks for the feedback.

[@nathanhamilton3857]

First video I’ve seen from you and it’s great keep up the good work!

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks, Nathan. I've got a bunch of others up on the channel. A mix of builds and tips/techniques and reviews. Make sure to check 'em out!

[@argentinianspotter]

After rewatching your video, I decided to grab my F4U-5 and add the fuel tanks. The kit looks much better with them added.

[@FlyingSModels]

I agree. I think it looks a lot better with those external tanks installed. Not that a Corsair can ever look bad, though :)

[@peterwalker6868]

Smashing build, I enjoy your vids very much, the commentary is excellent, thank you

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks, Peter. I'm glad that the format is working for folks and the vids are enjoyable to watch. I appreciate the kind words.

[@josecesar5952]

Impressive, convincing and very well executed.

[@FlyingSModels]

Thank you!

[@cruzmzuniga8400]

Great job on both the commentary and build.

[@FlyingSModels]

I appreciate the kind words!

[@stevea21sc82]

A really lovely build, my friend. I like the use of oils for weathering. Cockpit work was fantastic.

[@FlyingSModels]

I appreciate the good feedback. Was a really fun little build too.

[@karolus1990]

Fantastic job with this Corsair, love it! And as you said, Argentinian markings are absolutely unique for this plane :) Waiting for other builds :) Cheers!

[@FlyingSModels]

Thank you, Karol.

[@ChuchucaEpico]

Beautiful beautiful build and paintjob on that Corsair ! just looks perfect ! greetings from Argentina.

[@FlyingSModels]

Thank you for your kind words on the Corsair build. Really appreciate your feedback. Cheers!

[@toboldlygosmodelworks1973]

Brings back memories for me, the first Hasegawa kit I built was the 1/48th Scale one- though mine was the F4U-4B

[@FlyingSModels]

That kit isn't quite as good as their -5N but still buildable :)

[@mikeglenn1000]

Wow, Chad...you have got to be one of the best modeller's for aircraft "office-areas"! Great and unique subject aircraft, very rare...great job my friend! Mike G

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks, Mike. I do enjoy painting up a good cockpit area. Appreciate the good words.

[@christiankirkwood3402]

Skill base at the cutting edge, avant-garde techniques, focus on the outcome, an almost minimalist approach... charisma... you are a distinct and absolutely watchable artisan... you are leaving some hefty ego's in your dust... please keep it coming... my daughter's want to marry you... LOL!!!

[@FlyingSModels]

Hahaha, that last part was funny yet kind. Thank you for your words of encouragement and I'm glad that the channel remains "watchable". Just trying to share the fun of modeling and provide a few tips and tricks along the way. Thank you again!

[@christiankirkwood3402]

@@FlyingSModels I think we're about the same age, and while I embrace privacy and find relaxation and therapy in scale - modelling, your subject matter is relative and you provide a free-form style that I embrace :) glad to know your sense of humour is as finely tuned as your skill :)

[@FlyingSModels]

If you can't have fun and laugh at yourself along the way, what have you got...really? I'm glad that our styles are aligned. I definitely like the free-form approach to modeling. It is a hobby after all and based on that, free form is supposed to be expected, I would think. Some folks take this plastic stuff way too seriously :)

[@christiankirkwood3402]

@@FlyingSModels It is the mark of a man and a true gentleman in that you take the time to tend such replies to your subscribers! Thank you :)

[@FlyingSModels]

@@christiankirkwood3402 You are too kind. I think communication is one of the important parts of the "job" and some folks just don't tend to it as they should. When folks take the time to provide input, they deserve my attention in return. Thank you for being so supportive!!

[@skyhawka4m]

once again.....another outstanding video and build....👍👍

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks for the good words! Was a fun little build!

[@borgao]

Hello Chad....another great build and enjoyable vídeo...👌. I got the Italeri 1/72 Corsair 5N in my stash and i think i'll go your way...gotta get some Argentine decals😊😊😊... Cheers 🍻

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks for the good feedback. I believe that Aztec makes a sheet for 1/72 Argentinian Corsairs that is still available. Look forward to seeing how yours turns out. Feel free to share over on my facebook page: facebook/flyingSmodels! Cheers!

[@mariofachinsky5639]

Amazing results and super interesting process!, as an argentinian pilot Im proud you chose our markings, our navy airmen deserves. Congratulations!!

[@FlyingSModels]

Thank you for taking the time to provide the good feedback. I'm glad that as a pilot, you like the results of the Argentinian Corsair and that it gives your pilots the deserved recognition. Cheers!

[@rodrigolantaron2305]

Estimado Mario una consulta, en el fuselaje (parte delantera izquierda) dice "Armada Nacional" mí abuelo fue aviador naval y yo hice el servicio militar en Infanteria de Marina y nunca vi o escuché decir de "Armada Nacional" Siempre fue ARA. Es así?

[@mariofachinsky5639]

@@rodrigolantaron2305 La Aviación Naval Argentina pasó por diferentes nombres a lo largo de su historia, hubo aeronaves que se identificaron como de MARINA DE GUERRA, otras de ARMADA NACIONAL, y otras solamente ARMADA, al respecto hay bibliografía en la web de la cuál podrás despejar tus dudas. En el caso del Corsair representado en esta maqueta (3-A-209) la leyenda de proa es correcta, hay fotos donde se la ve como de "Armada Nacional" y otras solamente "Armada". Respecto al prefijo A.R.A. (Armada República Argentina) se utiliza en el nombre de embarcaciones, no así para las aeronaves, que se identifican exclusivamente mediante una matrícula alfanumérica. Slds

[@rodrigolantaron2305]

@@mariofachinsky5639 Mario recién veo tu respuesta y la verdad agradezco muchísimo lo que me has ilustrado y haberte tomado el tiempo. Muchísimas gracias. Saludos atentisimos!

[@tracysw100]

Great Video Chad! The more I watch the more I see where I've gone wrong in my approach to cockpits and weathering. I've also realized that it's more of an artistic impression in some ways than a stark historical duplication of the subject. That in itself makes the end result more pleasing to the eye while retaining historical accuracy and a "lived in look" if you will. I really like the colorful paint schemes which I think makes a model pop when compared to other representations. Again Great Stuff!

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks, Tracy. I do tend to take a more artistic approach to my builds. I know based on some comments here and other feedback that it's not to everyone's liking. Some folks believing it to not be a true historical representation. But the way I see it, it's more about what my eye sees when I look at it and less about historically accuracy. Since the model is so much smaller than the real thing, I think it's important to try to capture the details and highlights a little differently so that it looks right by your eye, not by some never to be determined standard for historical accuracy. I consider building models more akin to drawing and painting.....being how to trick the eye to make it look right when viewed. Just my own approach and opinion and there are plenty of folks that would disagree, I know.

[@tracysw100]

@@FlyingSModels The main reason I quit doing contests is there is no standard regardless of what judging criteria is used. Personal preference is the determining factor. Honestly when you have aircraft that are built to very tight tolerances panel lines are none existent for the most part to the viewing eye at 48 feet and built that way it's pretty dang boring. My father built B-24s in WWII and told me the panel tolerances were 1/64th of an inch so take it for what you will.

[@FlyingSModels]

@@tracysw100 I agree. I build models that I like to look at, recognizing that they may not be what some folks would define as "true scale". I'm all about personal preference in modeling and totally agree that there really is no standard from what I can see when it comes to contests. Reminds me of that old saying, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder". I was surprised to hear about the 1/64" tolerance on the B-24's. I would not have guess them to be that tight given the pace at which they were built. Thank you for sharing that.

[@AirandGroundinScale]

Chad, another great model finished, congrats!!! I really like the colors you chose for weathering!!! And I love the contrast you painted overall the aircraft. Can't wait to tune in to your next great video!!!

[@FlyingSModels]

I appreciate the good feedback. Keeping an eye on your channel as well! Cheers!!

[@kiwiruna9077]

A really great build video, I'm waiting on a restock of Tamiyas F-4U Corsair in 48 scale so I can do an RNZAF example, so your Painting of the blue is very timely.

[@FlyingSModels]

Excellent. Look forward to seeing how yours turns out. Feel free to share some pics over at facebook/flyingSmodels! Thanks for the feedback!

[@tchago]

wow!

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks! It's a great little kit.

[@tchago]

@@FlyingSModels Thanks for sharing your painting techniques! Looking forward to get one, I'm really fond of the Corsair. It is a pleasure to watch your videos!

[@infernumdk]

What a wonderful job Chad 👍🇩🇰

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks, Philip. Was a fun little build!!

[@infernumdk]

FlyingSModels I could feel it while watching your video 🤓🇩🇰

[@FlyingSModels]

@@infernumdk Glad that it showed.

[@pucarasetenta4361]

What a wonderful model you built!. Nice to see it in our Armada (Navy) livery. I have the same kit in the stash with Aztec aftermarket decals. Seems you like argentinian subjects, if you need info on some subjects, let me know. Thanks for sharing your build with us. Take care.

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks for the feedback and the offer for information. I am sure I will be hitting you up for some in the future....especially to help with my 1/32 Pucara project :)

[@tracysw100]

@@FlyingSModels Ohhh 1/32 Pucara I can't wait to see that one!

[@User-nj9ti]

Holy s*it !!! That it's a sexy F4 corsair

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks! It was a fun little build! Appreciate the feedback.

[@robertgarelli4386]

Awesome work! The Testors Lacquer Flat is the flattest coat out there. Be careful with the cans as I have experienced blotchy finishes with it on some of my builds. I prefer to use the flat out of the bottle and thin it as needed.

[@FlyingSModels]

That AK Ultra Matte Flat is pretty dang flat but it was getting too chalky for me. What I do is soak that Testors in hot water for several minutes to warm up the contents and then it sprays like a champ. Thanks for the kind words on the build. I really enjoyed this one.

[@dergrunepunkt]

Lovely build I built the same kit, on the same markings some years ago, and I would love to build another one, but I would like to give it a go to the Hobbyboss 1/48 one. Just for informational purposes only, being from Argentina I built several of these and one thing I learned along the way is that Argentinian -5 (not -5N/-5NL) Corsairs did not had their cockpits painted on Interior Green but Light Gull Gray, and also some of them had stamped wheel hubs were the stamped and not alloy.

[@FlyingSModels]

Thank you. I appreciate the good comments and the expert intel on the -5 Corsairs. I was not aware of that difference in cockpit colors. I knew about the stamped hubs which is why I replaced the kit wheels with the stamped hub ones from Ultracast. I guess I got lucky on the interior colors for the -5NL. Thank you again!

[@dergrunepunkt]

@@FlyingSModels You know something, I couldn't get the resin replacement for the wheels, I made due with the kit ones

[@FlyingSModels]

@@dergrunepunkt Most people wont even notice.

[@davepasopton8840]

Excellent! Working my way through your video channel now. Is there one to find that shows you mixing and applying the epoxy for cockpit dials?

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks, Dave! I've thought about making a stand alone video for that but have not yet. Guess I need to do that. But if I remember right, one of my last 3 builds should have a short snip in there (F4U-1, Bearcat, or P-51C).

[@ec460]

Beautiful! Love the color and the panels detail, amazing. In your video you showed another Corsair with folded wings, how did you achieve that? Did the folding wings come with the kit? Thank you

[@FlyingSModels]

Appreciate the kind words. As far as the folded wings, they don't come in the kit but I believe Wolfpack still offers the set.

[@ec460]

@@FlyingSModels Thank you! Love the way the wings look...great job!

[@FlyingSModels]

@@ec460 thanks! The folded wings really make for a unique look.

[@yaellesjacobs3077]

Great model! I like your weathering techniques but i would argue that while the surface itself is nicely done, it's not really in harmony with the decals which are still very clean... I would maybe suggest to just put some panelliner over them to blend them in with the rest of the model... Anyway enough nitpicking... Love the finished product and keep it up!

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks for the feedback. Believe it or not, I did put a panel liner over the decals but it doesn't really show up, especially when the decals didn't go over too many panel lines, like on the fuselage. I appreciate your comments.

[@guillermoyoseffi4977]

Great build! How did you build the ADF antenna? Thanks in advance.

[@FlyingSModels]

Thank you for the good feedback. If memory serves me correctly, I "borrowed" it from a spare P-40 kit I had. I probably need to design and print some on my 3D printer as they were a little hard to come scrounge up.

[@stacyobrien1729]

Love the build, are the markings of your own making and an off subject question do you or any viewers know of someone who makes a1/48 Val in production?

[@FlyingSModels]

Appreciate that, Stacy. I used markings from a few different sources on this one. I think I have the anchors laid out to cut masks and the codes would be easy to do but the little rooster and that tail on the sun would have to come from a decal sheet. As far as the Val, I only knew about the ones from Fujimi and Hasegawa. I'm guessing you might can get one on an online trading forum like Hyperscale or one of the Facebook trading groups. Also, if bigger is better, I think Infinity Models is supposed to come out with one in 1/32 in the near future.

[@alejandrodeleon9330]

Could you make a video on the new top gun kits

[@alejandrodeleon9330]

From revell

[@FlyingSModels]

You referring to the Revell Top Gun Hornet and/or Tomcat?

[@javiercosta3307]

Nice work as always and thanks a lot for your time making and sharing these videos and for all your tips, please excuse me for one question... I'm argentinean and I saw that you make a few models with markings of the argentinean forces and this is not usually saw in channels of youtube of scale models makers (in particular I'm really glad for yours models), do you have any connection with Argentina? Thanks a lot in advance for your soon reply and excuse me if I asking you something that don't correspond, kind regards from Buenos Aires

[@FlyingSModels]

Hey Javier, thank you for the kind words. I am happy to answer any questions so thank you for asking. I have a few friends and modeling buddies that are from or live in Argentina so that is my connection. I was asked to build this particular model for someone who is from there as well. Combined with those relationships, I always enjoy making models with different markings and as you say, you don't see too many Argentinian models on KZbin, unfortunately. Thanks again for the feedback! Cheers!!

[@lodkathree]

Hello. I have just seen your build video. It's a great result in an interesting scheme. One question, where did you get the direction finder aerial on the rear fuselage? Thanks

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks for the kind words on the Corsair. It was a fun little build. I believe I stole that aerial off of an old P-40 kit. Had I had my 3D printer back then, I would have just printed it out. Hope this helps.

[@lodkathree]

Thank you, that's useful info. Cheers.

[@megatron8490]

I just got the airfix 1/72 vought f4u. I was wandering how you did the white panel lines?

[@FlyingSModels]

I used the AK panel liner for black camouflage. www.scalehobbyist.com/catagories/Detailing_and_Weathering/air-series-panel-liner-for-black-camouflage/AKI00002075/product.php?

[@aidi58]

Very nice indeed. I have the kit but now need to find suitable Argentinian markings. Which did you use?

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks! I used some markings I had from a Victory Productions Sheet. I think it's out of production, unfortunately. I've thought about making some custom masks for it.

[@aidi58]

@@FlyingSModels I am trying to build some of the Argentinian aircraft for a friend and will continue to seek the early markings. Keep up the good work.

[@megatron8490]

I noticed that you've built a few Argentinian jets. Are you from argentina? Just curious

[@FlyingSModels]

Nope, just have some friends that are Argentinian!

[@gavingiles5079]

Panel lines are way to pronounced. Would be better if you had done them in a medium gray.

[@FlyingSModels]

Appreciate your feedback and perspective.