The metal arm that connects the two
parts of the wing was a bear to get to
fit. A dab of glue on either end and
tweezers did the trick for me. I also
used glue on either side of the
support spar below.
parts of the wing was a bear to get to
fit. A dab of glue on either end and
tweezers did the trick for me. I also
used glue on either side of the
support spar below.
Now this was a fun one! Given the level of fiddling needed with standard Dragon models, I
anticipated this folded-wing Corsair to be a challenge. And it really wasn't all that bad. The
toughest thing for me was getting the metal arms that connect the two parts of each wing to
fit. Glue and tweezers are a requirement! You also have to attach metal support arms
between the fuselage and top of each folded wing. These were actually used on the birds
during transit in rough seas and during long storage times. While it's possible to get the
wings to fit without glue, any hope of having it all fit together for more than 5 minutes without
Elmers' help is a fantasy. Note: The wings are fixed in the folded position. It would be cool to
see a 1:72 corsair with wings that you can actually fold and unfold but I doubt we'll see one
(unless Hobby Master tackles the subject).
The model was very much worth the effort to me. I really enjoy the look of the finished piece
and it really jumps out in my collection. The livery is a bit on the bland side, though -- I'd love
to see Dragon do more of these, but I don't think that will happen. This one appears to be a
slow seller.
Recommended.
anticipated this folded-wing Corsair to be a challenge. And it really wasn't all that bad. The
toughest thing for me was getting the metal arms that connect the two parts of each wing to
fit. Glue and tweezers are a requirement! You also have to attach metal support arms
between the fuselage and top of each folded wing. These were actually used on the birds
during transit in rough seas and during long storage times. While it's possible to get the
wings to fit without glue, any hope of having it all fit together for more than 5 minutes without
Elmers' help is a fantasy. Note: The wings are fixed in the folded position. It would be cool to
see a 1:72 corsair with wings that you can actually fold and unfold but I doubt we'll see one
(unless Hobby Master tackles the subject).
The model was very much worth the effort to me. I really enjoy the look of the finished piece
and it really jumps out in my collection. The livery is a bit on the bland side, though -- I'd love
to see Dragon do more of these, but I don't think that will happen. This one appears to be a
slow seller.
Recommended.
| Score: 3.75 (out of 5) Collectibility: Medium Price (MSRP): $28 Production Run: Unlimited Catalog Number: 50133 Released: 2006 |
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Dragon Models 1:72
#50133 F4U-1D “Skipper’s Orchid”
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