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Bodhi · « **Reply #45 on:** April 12, 2006, 02:59:17 PM »

Donzo, what units are those?

Donzo · « **Reply #46 on:** April 12, 2006, 03:12:24 PM »

Details...jeez!
I will investigate.....

Donzo · « **Reply #47 on:** April 12, 2006, 04:17:59 PM »

No dice...sorry.

Masherbrum · « **Reply #48 on:** April 12, 2006, 06:46:46 PM »

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Originally posted by Bodhi
Donzo, what units are those?

Site - http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://home.att.net/~historyzone/F4u4spl3.jpg&imgrefurl=http://home.att.net/~historyzone/F4U-4.html&h=295&w=586&sz=32&tbnid=EHCF1nf2TtKvgM:&tbnh=66&tbnw=132&hl=en&start=47&prev=/images%3Fq%3DF4U-4%26start%3D40%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26sa%3DN

Masherbrum · « **Reply #49 on:** April 12, 2006, 07:13:46 PM »

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Originally posted by Bodhi
any more suggestions?

VMF-511 from the USS Block Island (1945) Bodhi? This is "Daisy Jane".

and for better detail:

link for bigger picture Bod, http://www.aikensairplanes.com/franklinmint48/armour98025.htm

Donzo · « **Reply #50 on:** April 12, 2006, 09:05:12 PM »

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Originally posted by Masherbrum
Site - http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://home.att.net/~historyzone/F4u4spl3.jpg&imgrefurl=http://home.att.net/~historyzone/F4U-4.html&h=295&w=586&sz=32&tbnid=EHCF1nf2TtKvgM:&tbnh=66&tbnw=132&hl=en&start=47&prev=/images%3Fq%3DF4U-4%26start%3D40%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26sa%3DN

That's where I got them but there's no unit infomation there.

Masherbrum · « **Reply #51 on:** April 12, 2006, 09:27:49 PM »

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Originally posted by Donzo
That's where I got them but there's no unit infomation there.

I posted it for Bodhi to contact the host, if he wanted too. <~~> It's all good.~~

TequilaChaser · « **Reply #52 on:** April 12, 2006, 09:45:46 PM »

I thought there already was a "Daisy Jane" mock-up still flying? maybe I am wrong

just stumbled on to this thread

why not keep it real, since it has no WWII service history, why not make it in the paint scheme of the Olathe Naval Training Reserve unit/squadron of F4U-4's

tail letters

K
7286 ( as on the vertical stabilizer/rudder section )

seems fitting since this Hog never saw combat..........

is what I would do........( isn't my plane though :-( )

edit: btw this is a very unique paint scheme for the Hog, and one that is not seen that often, from everything I have seen or read.....

Bodhi · « **Reply #53 on:** April 12, 2006, 10:47:11 PM »

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Originally posted by TequilaChaser
I thought there already was a "Daisy Jane" mock-up still flying? maybe I am wrong

just stumbled on to this thread

why not keep it real, since it has no WWII service history, why not make it in the paint scheme of the Olathe Naval Training Reserve unit/squadron of F4U-4's

tail letters

K
7286 ( as on the vertical stabilizer/rudder section )

seems fitting since this Hog never saw combat..........

is what I would do........( isn't my plane though :-( )

edit: btw this is a very unique paint scheme for the Hog, and one that is not seen that often, from everything I have seen or read.....

Post a pic of it please.

Also, just an FYI, none of the -4's flying ever saw combat in WW2. Their is only one aircraft available to fly (a project) that does have history, and it is being restored to 100% authenticity.

Labovsky · « **Reply #54 on:** April 13, 2006, 07:43:11 AM »

Bodhi, check your PM for scan.

IMHO this Masherbrum proposition looks more attractive but you have choice right now.

Best regards!

Bodhi · « **Reply #55 on:** April 13, 2006, 11:02:38 AM »

Labov,

The only problem I see with submitting that image is that the aircraft appears to be an FG-1 or 1d. The windscreen is rounded.... not flat.

Labovsky · « **Reply #56 on:** April 13, 2006, 11:39:24 AM »

Plz look on exhaust pipes and singular fuselage compressor air intake below engine - this is F4U-4 for sure

As I look on this photo it appears that this F4U realy have rounded windscreen. The others have flat, as I see. Strange... but this is nice theme for modellers

Best regards!

Bodhi · « **Reply #57 on:** April 13, 2006, 11:47:49 AM »

I can not see the air intake.... too dark. But you are correct, it is a -4. I got to work, and looked it up and saw the early 200 -4's had 1d / Fg-1 style windscreens. Learned something new today. Thanks. BTW, I missed the exhaust, kind of embarassing.

Labvo, do you mind if I save it to my own stuff and post it for you?

Labovsky · « **Reply #58 on:** April 13, 2006, 11:55:02 AM »

U can use some photo editors to increase gamma and then u will see this intake for sure.

Bodhi, it's no problem - save it and use it as u want.

TequilaChaser · « **Reply #59 on:** April 13, 2006, 01:40:34 PM »

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Originally posted by Bodhi
Post a pic of it please.

Also, just an FYI, none of the -4's flying ever saw combat in WW2. Their is only one aircraft available to fly (a project) that does have history, and it is being restored to 100% authenticity.

Bodhi, I never hosted any pics, shoot me an email via PM or email me at TequilaChaser(at)flyaceshigh.com

and I will send you some pics of actual squadron and planes left over from that era and also the markings kit description from a modellers kit.......