RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair
I built this kit in 2002 and knew that it was going out of production at the time. I just bought the re-released kit and it is basically identical. The first one got the US 41 and you can search for my username to get lots of info, and I have digifotos of the whole build. I used litewheels on it and painted the spoke area for great effect.
I just did gear doors on the giant P-51 and the Corsairs are less complex, so should be straightforward. Robart gear is the only way to go here. Stan's Fibertech cowl with the panel lines and scale cowl flaps is another must.
The new one will be the Goodyear F2G with a Thompson Trophy winning scheme. These birds had illustrious non-warbird careers, too! The Top-Flite giant P-47 canopy is a true fit and true to history and scale as well! DA-50 will give it 28-cylinder umpphhh. Not #57! 94. or maybe 92 if I decide not to do the fuse mods.
I digress. Ask away if you have questions about this kit!
Cheers!
greg
greg