DONE: F4U-1A of Lt. Bill Case of VMF-214, Group Build...

[Airframes]

That's definitely the dog's b*ll*cks, from the Worlds's biggest dog! I'd love to see it in the flesh! On a 'coral' base, and in a glass case, that'll be one fantastic display piece.

 

[rochie]

all i'm saying is i'm glad your judging in this group build

 

[Catch22]

Wow...

 

[javlin]

Dan do you have any GO-JO or some other soft hand cleaner?I use it all the time.Just use a Q-tip put some on the paint let sit for about 10mins and start massaging it with the Q-tip.That day the science teacher was tring to teach you something and you were sleeping "like dissolves like" Good luck and should come off easily.Cheers Kevin

PS the plane is looking fantastic bud I was kinda worried about the rivets but she is starting too blend real well,another winner??for Danny Boy!!Cheers

 

[B-17engineer]

Your Grandfather would be proud!

Great job Dan!!

 

[vikingBerserker]

The coral dust really makes it. Absolutely beautiful!

 

[lesofprimus]

Thanks a bunch fellas, the comments are definatly appreciated....

Kevin, I do not have any but will go get some in the mornin, hopefully its as easy as u say with the enamel paint....

 

[109ROAMING]

Sorry to hear of the boo boo but glad to see Terry/Kevin are on the case!

Looks sweet so far 8)

Will be awesome once you got a base for it ( you are making one? )

 

[lesofprimus]

Maybe down the road Ill make one, I gotta get this sucka done in 6 days, and then get right into my entry for the MED Build....

 

[lesofprimus]

And for the record, once it gets the flat coat and then the ammo bay doors, gun detail, and the grease and grime, look out!!!

 

[Heinz]

Certainly looks the goods all assembled man!

 

[Wurger]

 

[A4K]

I'm not sure if the elevators should be so drooped, Dan , but you've done a beautiful job with her!

 

[javlin]

And for the record, once it gets the flat coat and then the ammo bay doors, gun detail, and the grease and grime, look out!!!

Thats all I use Dan hate acrylics myself.

 

[ozhawk40]

Superb job there Dan, really superb!

I agree with A4k re elevators. The F4U-1's had a bungee system linked to the tail wheel door. It activated when the wheels were dropped and held the elevators more or less central, but still allowed movement. Some photos show a small droop when parked.

Cheers

Peter

 

[Wayne Little]

Does look a bit of alright Dan.....

 

[lesofprimus]

Thanks guys.....

As far as the elevators go, I havent gotten them glued into position yet so I dont break em off, those little control arms are fragile.... I will be bringing them up into a dropping position.... Thanks for the added realism heads up fellas....

 

[lesofprimus]

BTW, does anyone like how I re-created the coral crap buildup on the wheels???

 

[Airframes]

Yes, I'd like to know?!!

 

[lesofprimus]

lol, I rolled the tires in putty......