Tamiya 1/48 F4U-1A Corsair VF-17 'Big Hog' Group Build

[Airframes]

Seemed to have missed this one Alex. Looking great so far. The bulkhead would be zinc chromate, but it's also a lot further back than as on the kit, where the engine is part of it. Better to paint it black, then it doesn't look too artificial.
I had that problem with Humbrol Matt Coate when they changed from tin to jar too, even after stirring for ages. I now use Johnson's Klear/Future, and add Tamiya Flatt Base until it's right, either matt, semi-matt or whatever. If too much Flat Base is added, it'll dry with a white, chalky deposit, but you can test first, by brushing on to some scrap. Just add a bit more Klear to cure it. BTW, only add the Flat Base a small amount at a time, until you're happy with the result.
It will go on beautifully with a brush, and if applied evenly, will dry without brush marks. Have a go!

 

[Heinz]

Thanks for that Terry I will try it. Unfortunately the paint I was using has gone rather weird on me, I think I'll be putting this model to rest its not really working.

 

[lesofprimus]

Bummer Alex....

 

[Lucky13]

Sorry to hear that Alex! Just put it aside for a wee while and return to it later man. Sure hope to see this one finished, looks great!

 

[Wayne Little]

Will the extra extension help you to fix up your problem and keep it going?

 

[Heinz]

Eh dunno Wayne I've kinda lost interest in it to be honest. I'll get my little Wildcat finished for sure this will be scrapped for reappraisel at a later date. The postive here is that I've come to the decision I'll get myself an airbrush set up in the not too distant future.

Cheers

 

[Wayne Little]

No worries mate!

hope you get it all worked out....

 

[DBII]

Sorry to hear about the problems with the bird. It was looking good. Maglar, was your engine photo taken in Galveston?

DBII

 

[109ROAMING]

Dam mate! it's looking good!

Know how you feel though! My Corsairs lanquishing in various shades of blue/ white - Motivation went downhill! and I'm still no better off on the right colours

 

[Wurger]

Looking very nice Alex. Keep working....

 

[Heinz]

Cheers fellas. Started stripping back what I've done, it's all fixable I just have to take my time with the paint removal. Hopefully will see it in its full glory a few months from now.

 

[Wayne Little]

Ah!, good on ya mate!

 

[109ROAMING]

Sounds like a good plan mate! Good luck!

 

[Heinz]

Just as this Build is coming to a close I'm close to getting back onto this one but it won't make the deadline. Will get finished though, eventually...!

Cheers

 

[Wayne Little]

Just get it done.......don't worry about the deadline!

 

[lesofprimus]

I agree.....

 

[109ROAMING]

I'm the same boat mate! with funnily enough the same plane too!

 

[Heinz]

Shall do fellas, might get a bit done tonight.

Cheers.

 

[lesofprimus]

Glad to see u back on her man....

 

[Wayne Little]

Pull yer finger out!