F4u Rcn Korean War

wolfik · February 13, 2007, 11:24:03 AM

hi all
here is my revell(hasegawa) F4U-7 reworked to a RCN craft.
the fuselage was depened for a bubble canopy (Thunderbolt) and a spinner(mossie) and another prop (spad) was added.
because the prop has bigger diameter I lenghtened the gear struts.
I know some aircrafts has a hydraulic system to lenghtening the struts before landing because the big prop...the N1K George as I know...
the rockets are made by myself from a 8mm rod (15inch in oryginal).
the engine cowling is lenghtened to install the 3350 engine.
I planned it as RAN craft in oryginal blue sheme but now decided to make it as RCN craft from the korean war in this beautyfull two tone gray sheme.
at this time I not decided if I will install new vertical stab...
like the big one on a Wyvern...would looks nice I think
hope you like it
Peter

wolfik · February 13, 2007, 11:25:43 AM

wolfik · February 13, 2007, 11:26:20 AM

wolfik · February 13, 2007, 11:26:51 AM

wolfik · February 13, 2007, 11:27:22 AM

wolfik · February 13, 2007, 11:27:58 AM

last for today

philp · February 13, 2007, 11:28:25 AM

Looking good so far Peter. It can keep company with my RN Bearcat I have been working on.

Chap · February 13, 2007, 11:49:14 AM

Beautiful work Peter, the rockets you made are wonderful. Were they created using a lathe-type setup? I'm astounded yet again by your craftsmanship! B)

~Steve

wolfik · February 13, 2007, 11:50:57 AM

no...cordless screwdriver

it works very well

Rafael · February 13, 2007, 12:31:14 PM

Quoteno...cordless screwdriver it works very well

Ingeniosity, like art, has no limits. My compliments!!!

Peter, this belongs in an exhibition. I'd say, go with the higher vertical fin.
You changed the looks of this airplane to a very impressive, very believable warbird. I like your mods, and the arrangement of the engine/prop as the bubble canopy only add elegance to a very sharp model.

Congrats!!
Rafa
(Astounded. Again.)

Damian2 · February 13, 2007, 12:36:15 PM

Beautiful!!!!!

I love that second pic, the plane looks so mean from the angle. Could you explain how you lengthened the cowling and built up the back end for a bubble top?

Radish · February 13, 2007, 01:17:42 PM

Woweeeee!!!

Lovin it already

BlackOps · February 13, 2007, 10:07:07 PM

It's got that no nonsense kick donkey and take names later kind of look to it! Please tell me this one will make it to the paint shop!

seavixen · February 14, 2007, 01:47:58 AM

That's a stunning build you have there. But can I just point out one small thing if you'd permit me?

The prop clearance seems very small, on take off, it the the tail lifts first, the prop would hit the ground. I think it needs a little more added to the undercarriage legs or a small bit removed from the prop.

Other than that, it's excellent!

van883 · February 14, 2007, 02:25:49 AM

Fantastic skill in this model.
Best regards
Van