**** FINISHED: 1/48 Corsair II - Pacific Theatre of Operations II

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Crimea_River

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Nov 16, 2008
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Username: Crimea River
First name: Andy
Category: Judge – Non competing
Scale: 1/48
Manufacturer: Tamiya
Model Type: F4U-1D Corsair with Moto-Tug
Aftermarket addons: Numeral decals priovided by. BPF Roundels from Eduard Hellcat Dual Combo. Eduard PE Cockpit Set. Resin prop. Scratch built side air scoops and bottom vent. Added brake line and springs to landing gear.

This model depict the Corsair II s/n JT537 flown by Donald J. Sheppard, Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve in which he became the only Fleet Air Arm Corsair ace. Finished pics - mandatory 6:



And 4 optionals:

 
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Bl**dy nice work Andy, and a fine example of how subtle weathering and panel lines should be done !
Going to get a medal at the show methinks.
 
Thanks Terry. I appreciate it a lot, though, despite my efforts at restraint, I think I overdid the chipping forward of the pit.
 

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