Beyond The Sprues

Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: b29r on August 17, 2018, 10:40:15 PM

Title: F4U-1K VF-17 Atlantic Fleet
Post by: b29r on August 17, 2018, 10:40:15 PM

During February 1945, elements of VF-17 were transferred to the Atlantic theatre as part of Hunter/Killer operations in securing the Atlantic Gap.  The Corsairs used were modified -1D models, with clipped wingtips, but most notably the V configuration tail group.  Lt. Ira Kepford flying off of USS Bogue drew first blood for the Skull and Crossbones Squadron when he made a successful rocket attack on the surfaced U-545 on April 25, 1945.  The unit went on to assist in the sinking of three more submarines before hostilities ended with VE Day.


(https://i.imgur.com/FveDr4y.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/pdb1b80.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/CXErfXz.jpg)


This is the 21st Century Corsair kit in 1/32nd scale.  The kit of course is pretty basic, but lent itself well to these type of modifications.

Best regards,
Kem

Title: Re: F4U-1K VF-17 Atlantic Fleet
Post by: LemonJello on August 17, 2018, 10:49:30 PM

Love that Atlantic Scheme! And the mods are all really well done.

Title: Re: F4U-1K VF-17 Atlantic Fleet
Post by: GTX_Admin on August 18, 2018, 04:06:23 AM

Cool

Title: Re: F4U-1K VF-17 Atlantic Fleet
Post by: Camthalion on August 18, 2018, 05:53:46 AM

that looks sweet.  Nice work

Title: Re: F4U-1K VF-17 Atlantic Fleet
Post by: Brian da Basher on August 18, 2018, 05:56:53 AM

That's great! Love the alternate paint scheme.

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: F4U-1K VF-17 Atlantic Fleet
Post by: Modelnut53 on August 18, 2018, 06:15:55 AM

The Corsair has always been a favourite of mine and your concept is really cool.

Title: Re: F4U-1K VF-17 Atlantic Fleet
Post by: FAAMAN on August 18, 2018, 06:36:28 AM

Now that's a ripper!! 8) 8) 8)
Very well done  8) 8)

Title: Re: F4U-1K VF-17 Atlantic Fleet
Post by: apophenia on August 18, 2018, 07:11:02 AM

Very nice  :-*

Title: Re: F4U-1K VF-17 Atlantic Fleet
Post by: ed s on August 18, 2018, 08:47:55 AM

Looks good.

Title: Re: F4U-1K VF-17 Atlantic Fleet
Post by: elmayerle on August 18, 2018, 11:20:43 AM

Beautifully done and gorgeous model.  Bravo!!