F4U-1A Corsair - Full Build - Tamiya 1/48

[@andrewroy3974]

Best mate's step dad flew the F4U-1A during ww2, such a hero and still with us at 94, was shot down 10 miles off Japan, decided to row away from the coast and was eventually picked up by the allies, has recently rowed same distance along local canal for his local church

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

That's a pretty cool story. Thanks for sharing. Always neat to hear about the folks who actually flew these planes.

[@isaithantilef8790]

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[@jimshaver772]

The engine painting was top notch. Cheers Ayr Scotland

[@flaviojunior4218]

My favorite plane. "The whispering death". Awesome work, sir.

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thanks!

[@dropshotdougie]

Whistling

[@DavidSmith-ss1cg]

The results you have got are just magnificent! I thought I took too much time and trouble with my plastic models; my friends thought so too. But I never got the results I see here. Bravo!

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thank you! I agree that it's definitely a big time commitment

[@peterpiper_203]

Awesome Job Another piece of history and machinery to fight the war effort from Connecticut

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thank you very much

[@Jd-jb9fs]

9:49 so , for the salt fading i just place salt on the area i want faded and dry brush it over the surface ? , can i use off the shelf table salt

[@BigDan62480]

That is just outstanding work. The F4U Corsair is my favorite US warplane. Amazing work, wish I had the steady hands and patience that you have, sir!

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thank you very much! Such a unique plane with the wing contour

[@rickrodrigues2219]

Very informative video! Amazing job! Love the realistic look...wear & tear from actual missions! I bought the Tamiya 1/32 scale with a gazillion parts but haven't started the build. Have to admit it looks daunting to build! I plan on a finish that looks just off the production line...no wear & tear or battle scars from missions. I like em pretty! Wish me luck...lol!

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Glad you liked it and good luck!

[@topgun1124]

Serious work man. Bad ass CORSAIR.

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thanks! I really appreciate it

[@TheRealHawkeye]

Some constructive criticism-I think you should fill the seams where the fuselage halves join. You did well though. Amazing weathering, paint work, and modifications!

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thanks! Good critique - I'm paying more attention and filling/sanding the seams on the plane I'm currently building.

[@JJ-cf7nb]

Great video and subscribed, but dude all that work and you left the fuselage seam lines ;)

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Yea that part was unfortunate. I'm putting more effort into removing those line in the future. Thanks for the critique

[@polarbear9434]

I was thinking the same thing

[@wirikuta14]

@@polarbear9434 Me too.

[@kevinm3751]

I could never understand the desire to put so much detail on such a small model?

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Its a challenge but its still fun...plus its bigger than a 1/72

[@mr.modern4419]

Love this build, this plane and your technique!!! Sweet F-4U.

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thank you!

[@rifledude303]

Excellent work - some seriously ambitious modifications there and a very nice beaten up paint job! Subscribed.

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thanks! It took quite a bit of time.

[@KastaRules]

Majestic! It's only missing a proper base now.

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Haha yeah I know, One of these days I'll end up making a display base

[@carlosteran7771]

Itś SOOOO BEAUTIFUL.... you're an artist no doubt about it....

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thank you very much!

[@mystudioisadrawer2538]

Nice video, Excellent work!!!!

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thank you!

[@criscoulter4405]

Very nice build, I learned a lot from dry brushing.

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Excellent! Glad you liked the model and got some good advice.

[@luciusvorenus9445]

Amazing effort! Great video! Beautiful model!

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thank you!

[@JoseDiaz-pn6gp]

When you mention chipping fluid, what is that? I do notice your use the tooth pick, but exactly when do you do this step, after clear coat, before, and chipping fluid? Please advise, and what an incredible build, learned a lot from an exceptional video. thank you, I appreciate it!

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thank you! chipping fluid is the name of the product I'm using. Mig and AK are a couple brands that sell it. Hairspray is also a cheap substitute that will give similar effects. It's just a water soluble layer that delays the paint from biting into the plastic. I'll clear coat the model, spray the chipping fluid (wait 5 minutes until dry), then spray my topcoat...in this case, blue (wait until it's dry to touch), then start brushing with water/toothpick. You don't want to wait hours or days like you normally would to let everything completely set. Otherwise the paint will cure and you won't be able to chip very easily.

[@edneirovida]

What a incredible job!! Perfect!

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thank you very much!

[@thekenjistream8683]

Really good job on the model and the video

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thanks! Glad you liked it

[@johnband3]

Outstanding job.

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thank you!

[@josephdodd5770]

The Corsair was a great plane

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

I Agree!

[@garfieldfarkle]

That guy is on speed!

[@JoBrush]

Very nice model! 💖💖💖

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thanks!

[@AirbrusherStudio]

Super work

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thanks!

[@GryphonArmorer]

Nice. One observation, you chipped up the top side nicely, but you completely neglected the belly. Chipping occurs there too. Especially on the flaps from FOD bouncing up, shell ejection ports and regularly removed access panels. Still, nice job.

[@bobdyer422]

Very nice F4U! Congrats!

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thank you! It was a fun build

[@brandonhatfield2373]

What kind of masking tape did you use for the project? I've never seen that technique done before with masking the canopy before. Very clever. Please let me know about the masking tape. I would like to use it on my next project.

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Its Tamiya masking tape. Its got a thinner/finer edge than your average masking tape. Glad you liked the technique!

[@danielwatson1388]

Ive seen this multiple times, still looks amazing. Where do you get thise extra part -to use the cut away- and where is do find those photo edge parts?

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

The photo etch and resin parts are Eduard and Aires brands. I buy them online, usually at megahobby, spruebrothers, or eBay.

[@bac6253]

Great job on this build! I have the Aires cockpit set for my Corsairs and I have a question for you. I just noticed that i will have to remove the top of the dash portion which is molded in to pieces A8 and A25 in order to install the resin front bulkhead (the piece which has the instrument panel). But I noticed that removing the piece of the dashboard of the fuselage that sits under the windshield to install this bulkhead will move the bulkhead/instrument panel further forward that the kit has it molded. Is this the intention and the resin front bulkhead is modeled as a "corrected" part? Also, I saw reviews from some other people who said they tried using the Aires resin cockpit set but it just did not fit, no matter how much sanding or trimming they did. Did the cockpit give you any trouble? What did you do to get it to fit? Thanks for any information you can provide.

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

I don't recall any specifics with the cockpit because it was a few years ago when I built this. I do remember the gun bay was tough to fit between the wing halves so I have a feeling the cockpit would have been the same. I had to sand the plastic in addition to the resin. The general theme I've seen with resin parts on multiple builds is that I'll do tons of sanding, and then I'll sand some more, and then I'll sand some of the plastic part. The parts have to be very thin and nearly translucent. Ill hold them up to the light and if I cant see a bit thru it, then Ill keep going with the sandpaper.

[@chrisbishop874]

OCD much??? just WOW!!! such attention to fine details. Bravo!

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

A little bit lol. Thanks!

[@TiberiusMaximus]

i'm gonna try your canopy painting technique tomorrow

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Awesome! Best of luck to you

[@Jimmy_Watt]

At 29 years old, this Corsair is my first model, and given your level of mastery, it is intimidating. Mine is from Tamiya, and is 1:48, but isn't exactly the same, not as detailed. Not using an airbrush, what is a method to transfer small amounts of paint from the jar to a mixing/thinning surface? I keep thinking about an eye dropper, but then I'll need a ton of different eye droppers, for each color. Thanks for the excellent video.

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Aside from an eye dropper, you can hold a toothpick vertical against the edge of the jar. The paint will run down the toothpick and not cause as much of a mess on the side of the jar. You can also just glob it out of the jar with a thick paintbrush. Im still a fan of the eye droppers though, especially if you need to precisely mix colors. You can buy a package of a 200-300 2ml eye droppers on amazon for around $10. Use a different dropper for each color, but you can keep reusing droppers for the same color until they clog up. I dont clean them, I just squeeze as much paint out as I can before I set it off to the side. A pack of 200 droppers got me through ~20 models and lasted over a year. Good luck with your foray into modelling!

[@Jimmy_Watt]

@@ScaleModelAssassin Thanks a ton for the response. Eye droppers, it is!

[@panupongyormin5795]

Great work and Video editing is very good. ^ ^

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thanks! I've been putting more effort into my filming technique

[@Aero360Aviation]

Wow thats awesome!

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thank you!

[@rlabiche]

nice job on the Corsair may I ask why you left out the detailing of the instrument panel

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Probably just for times sake. I didnt want the video to be too long so I had to cut some stuff out. The instrument panel is similar to those in some of my other videos so its the same technique I used on those other planes (mustang, MiG, B-24, IL-2)

[@taylormjolsness7480]

I love it when I see modellers doing like surgery to their models to upgrade it

[@davidturner2365]

Amazing build !

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thanks!

[@geoffnason1428]

I would like to do this build could you list the resin parts ,photo etch etc all extra after market things you used, it would be much appreciated thank you for the awesome video on a great build

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thanks! All the aftermarket parts came as part of the Aires #4225 set....it cost about 2x as much as the actual Tamiya model kit. Everything I used was resin, no photo etch.

[@geoffnason1428]

@@ScaleModelAssassin thanks, yes i figured it would be spendy but worth it

[@banbinodesign]

I love corsair

[@scottrice3549]

thanks for sharing great job keep up the good work thanks again

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed the vid.

[@Flakbait100]

Inspiring work.

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thank you!

[@rodrigoguell9042]

amazing job

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thank you!

[@viktorreznov2386]

Anyone else find it weird that the gripped steps going up to the cockpit are like 8 or 10 ft away from the cockpit

[@carlosescobar6973]

Perfect 👌

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

👍👍👍

[@ALPHARICCO875]

Super Thanks

[@broiscringe2759]

My kit came with two larger fuel tanks with no instructions on installing them. Any suggestions?

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

What was the kit number/brand that you purchased. I might be able to help you out

[@broiscringe2759]

@@ScaleModelAssassin it was exactly the same one you built in the video

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

@@broiscringe2759 ahh those must be external drop tanks (I was originally thinking an internal fuel tank). I typically just stick those in a drawer and save them in case I need them in the future. Its not uncommon to get extra parts like that in case you wanted to build a diorama and have 1 or 2 tanks off to the side. I think some Corsairs had 2 tanks like that so its up to you if you want to pull some pics off the internet and try attaching 2 tanks versus the smaller one that the instructions show to attach.

[@broiscringe2759]

@@ScaleModelAssassin Oh ok, Thank you for explaining. I was quite confused as to why these parts were included and not mentioned in the instructions. I really appreciate it!, Julien

[@MottysMilitaryModels]

Brill build matey well done

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thank you!!

[@TonysRcTechboom]

Your simply Amazing my freind. Excellent job 👍👊👍😊

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thank you for all your kind words!

[@TonysRcTechboom]

Scale Model Assassin your welcome my freind 👍👍👍

[@loekvanhijningen3757]

BRAVO !

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thanks!

[@pricenick70]

Wondering what you did with the decals for the gun bay? Did you cut them to fit? Looking to build the same kit with the same resin

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Correct, I sliced it into several pieces before application. Just use a straight edge and the decal instructions to figure out where exactly to make the cuts based on the panel lines.

[@jamesmaroon6161]

so let me ask you something. what would you charge someone if they wanted you to build an f4u 1a corsair but have marines put on the side of the fuselage?

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

The quick answer is that it depends and I'll need some more information from you. Basically I would charge "at cost" for the materials/shipping and then track my time for an hourly rate. The hours depend greatly on if you want the base kit or a bunch of add ons like the engine showing or gun bays. I'd guess I spent about 60 hours on this Corsair. Also I'm based in the US so shipping could be expensive if it's international. PM me and we can talk some more details. I.e kit type (Tamiya?), add ons, shipping location, etc.

[@ACowGirlFan]

Well Done!

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thank you!

[@duckwitharms1602]

Amateur question: What paint/mixture of some sort did you use for the exhaust stains?

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

No worries, I used pigment for the exhaust stains. Specifically the MIG Ammo pigment (black). Brushed it on, Sealed it with the pigment fixer (which is basically mineral spirits/white spirits), and then spray on a clear coat. Sorry I didnt get good video footage of it on this plane. Ill have to show the process in the future.

[@laguiadelmodelistachiludo4891]

Dónde consigues las piezas.

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Amazon, eBay, sprue brothers, megahobby are a few sites I purchase from a lot

[@skodbolle]

Holy crap that is sweet :O

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thanks I thought so too!

[@Myoldaccount-mu7of]

I haven't watched the whole video yet because my boss is yelling at me but do you have any still photos of this?

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

I don't (sometimes I put them on imgur but I never got around to it for this one). If you skip to the end of the video, all my still photos are in the last minute or two.

[@nikkireborn5923]

Impressive...

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thanks!

[@carlorjj]

Great Work

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thank you!

[@IntellectualHazard]

Awesome

[@reefta]

Heyo, may i ask what camera are you using?

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

I'm currently using my cell phone camera. On this plane it was a galaxy s6. Recently it's been a pixel 2xl.

[@matveypukalo30]

Is there some way I can buy a model from you

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Maybe at some point. Ive never sold one online before . My biggest concern is breakage during shipping.

[@kyawnaing65]

Where did you get that model kit?

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

It's from Amazon.

[@kyawnaing65]

@@ScaleModelAssassin how much?

[@kyawnaing65]

@@ScaleModelAssassin can you tell me where do you get the EVA AIR Boeing 777 and price?

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Each of these just are from Amazon and cost $25-$30. To make the Eva air livery, I bought the decals from 8A decals.

[@BurdaModen161reg]

Класс. Руки из того места растут! Мастер своего дела.

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Спасибо!

[@LINJ638]

Why did you take off the cover? You should have put it back on.

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Are you referring to the panels around the engine?

[@LINJ638]

yes, yes.

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

If I put the panels on then you can't see the engine. I wanted to show off what's underneath the panels.

[@LINJ638]

Oh, OK, OK, I understand now.

[@ShedFan1]

Frikkin awesome...

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Thank you!

[@Arczi87]

Oo wow !!!

[@aljaztravnik]

*Oh my fucking god*

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

I'll take that as a compliment lol

[@yeah-7544]

1:30 Getting some real assasins creed vibes here

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

lol nice!

[@catlady8324]

Dang! 🙀

[@Sphere723]

Needs more burnt umber.

[@バターおにぎり-l6r]

美しい

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

ありがとう

[@Collateralcoffee]

Hate to disagree, but for some reason this still looks more like a model than other builds I have seen. It's awesome, very good detail, but I am kinda disappointed by the final look. But maybe it's me...

[@Myoldaccount-mu7of]

In your opinion, what would make it look less like a model? I'm really curious and not being snarky.

[@danl.909]

Vertical stab and rudder are the wrong color. Should be medium blue.

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Damn youre right. Im kicking myself for missing that aspect.

[@danl.909]

I’ve done worse. I put the wrong cannon barrels on a Spitfire Mk. IX.

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

I can sympathize with that mistake too

[@johnnykomatsu5448]

Steady hands

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

Very tedious work

[@petemcfadyen1697]

So, not so much a Tamiya but a resin parts build.

[@ScaleModelAssassin]

I was about a fuselage and set of wings short of this thing being all resin

[@carlosteran7771]

I 'd love you to be my brother in other dimension, you're love details as me...I'll try to send you pics of my XVI century ships....oil painting. All the best mate !!!

[@c3sargtx97]

How cam here from War Thunder?

[@MegaGronis]

Build a model from scratch! This is not model building, just gluing pieces together!

[@yeah-7544]

This has been considered model building for over half a century....

[@sirdrifter9555]

Less is more.