Ian Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 (edited) This is my first 'Kiwi' project since moving down here to NZ two-and-a-half years ago, so it's about time I got around to building something 'local'. Two months solid work has gone into this one, really pushed-up against my 'skills envelope' with the weathering effects, but I'm extremely happy with the outcome. Have to say this was one of the most, enjoyable and satisfying builds I have ever done. Loved every minute of it. Kit - Tamiya 1:48 Paint - Camouflage - Enamels mixed 'by eye'. Interior, tyres, prop blades - Tamiya acrylics. Landing gear, prop boss, cylinders - Alclad lacquers. Decals - Ventura (various sheets) Extras - Eduard Zoom set & Ultracast resin wheels. Vought F4U-1A Corsair 18 Squadron, RNZAF Green Island December 1944 [url=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/280163/media/Corsairs/64e98436-d501-45eb-a338-0b6ebf546491_zpsa6281341.jpg.html] Thanks for taking the time to look, if you're interested in the 'build thread', you can see it here at Kiwi Modeller http://www.kiwimodeller.com/index.php/forum/38-follow-as-i-build/29411-f4u-1a-f-i-n-i-s-h-e-d . In the meantime all comments, questions and criticisms are welcomed. AFN Ian Edited September 28, 2014 by Ian 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 That's a brilliant finish. The machines on Green Island were heavily worn by both usage and the harsh environment. Your skills envelope has been well and truly pushed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Ooo-er Ian, that is a seriously nice Kiwi Corsair and your paintwork is superb. Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning88 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Cracking build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Fantastic job Ian, Really nice work ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Beautiful Corsair. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Lovely gunged up Corsair. You've really done it justice. I've got those decals but just need the kit to put them on. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Very nicely done Ian! Well done Where in NZ did you move to? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Lovely corsair, excellent paintwork. Is that a mixture of pre shading and panel line wash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 That's a stunner, the weathering is spot on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Very nice Corsair, looks properly used. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pascal JMW Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Stunning ! Superb paintwork ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I can only echo what others have said... good work and wort the time you took on the build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gekko_1 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Nicely done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro 66 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Superb weathering, lovely model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 very nice work, looks great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim T Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 That is brilliant. Stunning work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Bravo! That's a cracker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Nice job, Ian. Cutting out and repositioning the tail feathers is a lot of work but i think it does wonders for the model. Don't you agree?? And the Ultracast wheels are so much better than the kit ones. May i suggest taking some lower angle shots, as if the aircraft were photographed from ground level? Thanks for posting. Look forward to seeing more from you. Cheers, david 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Gorgeous Corsair, love the "on campaign" weathering 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadbear Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Cracking build, really looks the part. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philtn Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Superb paintjob! I'm jealous... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 Thank you all very much, really appreciate all the comments. Peter - I think it was your build from 2012 that (part) inspired this one. Richard - Coming from you that means so much. Appreciate it, friend. 85 Sqn - Pre-shading, post-shading, panel washes, overspraying, and my favourite 'experiment' that worked-out.... after spraying the whole thing in a satin varnish, I masked-off the large fabric areas on the outer wings, outer flaps and control surfaces and resprayed them with matt varnish = RESULT !! Madhatter - We're just outside New Plymouth, Taranaki. David H - Yep, definitely worth the effort. Like repositioning a nose or tailwheel or dropping flaps, it's often the simplest modifications that can have greatest impact. Thanks again all. Ian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitok1983 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 The old props are not my subject... But this one is an example of the perfeCT build! Very well done, Sir!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Thanks for sharing your satin/matt varnish trick Ian - the result is superb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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