Bill Bunting Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 (edited) Just an amazing kit and I've built almost every Tamiya aircraft. The fit was perfect in every aspect with many parts clicking into place. The whole thing was painted, decalled and washes applied in sub assemblies before bring together in the end. WIP thread is here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234955962-1-32-f4u-1-april-1-finished/ Commments/critiques welcome. Edited April 3, 2014 by Bill Bunting 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caution Wake Turbulence Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Looks brilliant! Nicely restrained weathering. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&WR Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Fabulous. Really enjoyed the build thread. Do I misunderstand or do you actually sand the decals themselves once they're settled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 superb build, looks fantastic very nice job on the paint and finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicE1 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Wow! that's fabulous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny akes Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 That's excellent. Just a shame they haven't figured out a way to make the wing folds movable, not that it detracts from your build in any way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 That is gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger 9 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Absolutely first class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_the_drummer Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Very lovely build indeed... beautiful finish to the model and great paintwork! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Really nice Corsair, great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalako Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 After seeing your wonderful build Bill, I reminded myself for how long (more than 2 decades!!!) I've been dreaming of building a 1/32 Corsair!!! That dream has just resurfaced!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewfl290 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Just looking at that last picture…..it looks so lifelike. Are you sure it's not a real one in a light blue hangar? Fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri48 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Agree with andrewfl290 re "last picture" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavDoc Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Beautiful Corsair- it mayf be a great kit , but it takes the careful, thoughtful, practiced hand of the modeler to build it into this super model. !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Bunting Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 Fabulous. Really enjoyed the build thread. Do I misunderstand or do you actually sand the decals themselves once they're settled? THanks, Yes I do sand the decals. I use either a very worn very fine sanding stick, like the white part of a tri-stick or the fine micromesh polishing pads. Very carefully smoothing out the decal especially around the edges. If you goof you will need to touch up with paint and maybe sand again. They're sanded again after a coat of Future along with the rest of the model. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Bunting Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 (edited) Thanks everyone! Here's some more pictures now that I have my internet back. CHEERS! Edited April 8, 2014 by Bill Bunting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 excellent work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tashengurt Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 That's a lovely thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 First class modelling and a real treat for the eyes... well done sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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