The Corsair82: 82% F4U-1A Corsair

Here you can see the beginings of the process of producing the molds for the fuselage parts. These photos show the process of building the plug. This male mold will be used to create female molds. From those the finished parts can be produced.

Beam
Beam used for main support
Bulkheads
Bulkheads ready for foam
Bulkheads In Place
Bulkheads in place ready for foam
Foam Glue
Foam getting glued in place before shaping
Tail
Tail set in place for alignment
Foam Body
Foam being added to the body
Rough Shape
Rough shaping done
Before Glass
Before glassing fuselage
First Glass
After first coat of glass
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