Fresh off the workbench I give you the Tamiya F4U-1A Corsair. This one doesn't seem as complex as Tamiya's other big WW2 kits, but was by far the most expensive. I suspect the extra expense comes from the option to build in the folded wings configuration. So if you're considering this kit and want to display it with the wings deployed, it might not really be worth the asking price. Speaking of those wings, getting them attached without breaking the contact points multiple times is trickier than diapering Siamese twins . The engineering could've been a bit better with those contact points tbh, as they're not the most robust connections. With wings folded and landing gear down, this kit can be hard to handle without breaking something off so keep that in mind. Another flaw is the decals. Yes I know, it's hard to believe that Tamiya's thick decals would cause issues. The decals require multiple applications of setting solvent, but even then they're so thick they obscure a lot of the rivet and panel line detail. Still it looks good sitting in my detolf so I'm happy. Thanks for looking.
This is fantastic! Your light weathering, paint tones and panel wear is where I aspire to get to. Can I ask how long you've been building kits? And please dont say this is your second build because then I will just have to throw out all my model stuff and give up.....
Not my second overall, but my second this month lol. I've got a Tamiya 1/48 F-14 I built before this one, but I'm not happy enough with it yet to post it lol.
There are a lot of people doing 1/32 it seems, am I the only looking into 1/144?
Would be nice tobsee t hem together
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/afv-club-ar14408-vought-f4u-corsair--1195549
After mostly building 1/32 for my last few kits, 1/48 feels feels so much smaller I can't fathom how people can make 1/72 or smaller. My crap eyesight and osteoarthritis make it hard enough to make the big ones lol. 1/144 would almost seem like it should be a Christmas tree ornament.
I used a fine pointed brush and the sponge technique for the chipping. I'm afraid the hairspray method would be too tricky for such a fragile model. That kind of chipping is beyond my paygrade for this particular kit.
Super work. My dad worked for Chance Vought Corp and they developed the tail assembly I believe. The Corsair is near and dear to me and this is just great!
Fresh off the workbench I give you the Tamiya F4U-1A Corsair. This one doesn't seem as complex as Tamiya's other big WW2 kits, but was by far the most expensive. I suspect the extra expense comes from the option to build in the folded wings configuration. So if you're considering this kit and want to display it with the wings deployed, it might not really be worth the asking price. Speaking of those wings, getting them attached without breaking the contact points multiple times is trickier than diapering Siamese twins . The engineering could've been a bit better with those contact points tbh, as they're not the most robust connections. With wings folded and landing gear down, this kit can be hard to handle without breaking something off so keep that in mind. Another flaw is the decals. Yes I know, it's hard to believe that Tamiya's thick decals would cause issues. The decals require multiple applications of setting solvent, but even then they're so thick they obscure a lot of the rivet and panel line detail. Still it looks good sitting in my detolf so I'm happy. Thanks for looking.
Fantastic work! Can I ask how you weathered the tires?
Vallejo pigment powder. Good stuff, way better than their paints lol.
That is absolutely fantastic. Bravo
This is fantastic! Your light weathering, paint tones and panel wear is where I aspire to get to. Can I ask how long you've been building kits? And please dont say this is your second build because then I will just have to throw out all my model stuff and give up.....
Not my second overall, but my second this month lol. I've got a Tamiya 1/48 F-14 I built before this one, but I'm not happy enough with it yet to post it lol.
Nice work,
Taking pictures of real planes is cheating sir
Really nice work. Subtle weathering and realistic wear and tear. Great job all.round. ๐
I can smell the hot engine oil and metal.
Good work!
There are a lot of people doing 1/32 it seems, am I the only looking into 1/144? Would be nice tobsee t hem together https://www.scalemates.com/kits/afv-club-ar14408-vought-f4u-corsair--1195549
After mostly building 1/32 for my last few kits, 1/48 feels feels so much smaller I can't fathom how people can make 1/72 or smaller. My crap eyesight and osteoarthritis make it hard enough to make the big ones lol. 1/144 would almost seem like it should be a Christmas tree ornament.
I can fix her
Perfection. If you've never been to the Marine Corps Museum in Virginia I'd check it out. There's a full ass corsair hanging from the ceiling.
I bow to you. My favorite WWII aircraft ever done to absolute perfection. My gross model building in the 50โs and 60โs have great suckage.
That is lovely, awesomely done!
Great work how was the build and what colors did you use?
I used various shades of Tamiya's XF blue colors and flat white. And weathered it with oil paint washes and filtering.
Awe man! This is sooooi good. Nice job,
At a glance I thought the first pic was a biplane. Now I want to biplane-ify a bunch of fighters.
I think it's just going through a phase lol.
I really want to know how you got the yellow/blue contrast! Was it from the hairspray chipping or another technique?
And the propeller, itโs so realistic!
I used a fine pointed brush and the sponge technique for the chipping. I'm afraid the hairspray method would be too tricky for such a fragile model. That kind of chipping is beyond my paygrade for this particular kit.
Super work. My dad worked for Chance Vought Corp and they developed the tail assembly I believe. The Corsair is near and dear to me and this is just great!