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Tech Sergeant
Thanks Guys,
Next up will be decals and weathering.
Next up will be decals and weathering.
1/48 Tamiya F4U1 Corsair
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Tech Sergeant
Guys,
Here is an update on my build. I sprayed the aircraft with future and added the Decals.
I chose to do Lt. Danny Cunningham's Corsair. Cunningham was a 7 kill ace with VF-17 the Jolly Rogers. I decided to do Cunningham's Corsair as it had the Split Numbers for the Aircraft ID (seen on later F4U's) and because most of the VF-17 Corsairs I have seen modeled have been predominantly those of Ira Kepford, Tommy Blackburn, Chico Freeman and Butch Davenport. I Believe Cunningham scored 4 of his 7 kills in one day.
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Here is an update on my build. I sprayed the aircraft with future and added the Decals.
I chose to do Lt. Danny Cunningham's Corsair. Cunningham was a 7 kill ace with VF-17 the Jolly Rogers. I decided to do Cunningham's Corsair as it had the Split Numbers for the Aircraft ID (seen on later F4U's) and because most of the VF-17 Corsairs I have seen modeled have been predominantly those of Ira Kepford, Tommy Blackburn, Chico Freeman and Butch Davenport. I Believe Cunningham scored 4 of his 7 kills in one day.
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looks bloody nice
ellis995
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Stunning
N4521U
Plastic Pirate
That is a beauty mate.
I'm building the same kit for GB #13...... I hope it looks as nice.
I'm building the same kit for GB #13...... I hope it looks as nice.
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Benevolens Magister
Looks the biz !
Looking good!
Vic Balshaw
Major General
It is looking good.
That is sweet!
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Tech Sergeant
Thanks very much for checking in on the build and taking the time to post your comment. It is much appreciated.
I am sure your build will go well.
Dave.
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Tech Sergeant
Okay folks,
Here is another update on Lt. JG. Danny Cunningham's bird. I did the panel lines using an oil mix of brown and black but mostly brown. Darker lines such as those near the ailerons had a heavier black mix to make those lines look darker. For the fuel filler cap which is painted in red, I used my punch and die set to punch out a mask on a piece of Tamiya tape. I then masked off the area and sprayed some Testor's insignia red. I think it turned out quite well. For my matte varnish I used Vallejo's Model Air Matte Varnish.
Next up, I am going to add some exhaust and oil streaks as well as a general dirtying up of the aircraft. Hopefully, I won't go overboard on this step.
Here is another update on Lt. JG. Danny Cunningham's bird. I did the panel lines using an oil mix of brown and black but mostly brown. Darker lines such as those near the ailerons had a heavier black mix to make those lines look darker. For the fuel filler cap which is painted in red, I used my punch and die set to punch out a mask on a piece of Tamiya tape. I then masked off the area and sprayed some Testor's insignia red. I think it turned out quite well. For my matte varnish I used Vallejo's Model Air Matte Varnish.
Next up, I am going to add some exhaust and oil streaks as well as a general dirtying up of the aircraft. Hopefully, I won't go overboard on this step.
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Tech Sergeant
Here are couple of shots of Cunningham.
Cunningham (3rd from the left) with a group of other VF-17 Pilots.
This I believe is another shot of Cunningham in the cockpit of an F4U. It's not his aircraft number 15 and it looks like it has the 1943 National Insignia with the red outline.
Cunningham (3rd from the left) with a group of other VF-17 Pilots.
This I believe is another shot of Cunningham in the cockpit of an F4U. It's not his aircraft number 15 and it looks like it has the 1943 National Insignia with the red outline.
N4521U
Plastic Pirate
Brilliant!
I'll be reviewing all your postings before I get stuck into my NAS Livermore F4U1.
You've gotta beauty there.
Can't wait to see the legs on it.
I'll be reviewing all your postings before I get stuck into my NAS Livermore F4U1.
You've gotta beauty there.
Can't wait to see the legs on it.
Aaron Brooks Wolters
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Totalize, you've done a extremely nice job. I really like the way that looks. Plus the fact it's one of my favorite aircraft.
A4K
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Nice work mate!
Very nice so far!
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Benevolens Magister
Certainly is !
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