bruce bay Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 This is my first ever 1:32 build, and my first post on here, bar my introduction (in which I stated I don't build 1:32). I usually only do 1:48, as I find the large surfaces a bit intimidating in terms of painting / finish, but this was a gift. That said - I do love interiors - so this was a real treat. As I am sure many people will notice - there are a few screw-ups. I tend to rush, and got some bits on backwards or upside-down (see landing gear). Frustrating and embarrassing, but I will learn. Also - I am afraid to say I am not a big researcher - I just love the look of aircraft and love building models - so some of the markings and colourings are likely well off... All of that said - I was happy with this. I don't have an airbrush - so this is all done with brushes or rattle cans (Molotow, Tamiya or Citadel). With some very basic whole panel pre shading with primer, and a load of spot washes, pin washes and afters with pigments and so on. As ever - I struggled not to go overboard with weathering - as I really enjoy that part of every build. Think I might have kept it just about bearable. All markings painted with rattle cans using Montex masks. Thanks for looking. Any notes most welcome. 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 (edited) Very nice indeed, Looks to me like you have conquered your fear of large areas! Great cockpit as well. Good job! ATB Rick Edited December 1, 2016 by Spad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 If only I had the space! Very nice build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 A beautiful bent wing bird,nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Looks stunning. Your weathering is just right to me. Overall a very nice Corsair. Cheers Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 I think you might be judging your efforts far more harshly than anyone else would, that is a truly lovely model Cheers, Stew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce bay Posted December 2, 2016 Author Share Posted December 2, 2016 Thanks for the comments. Very much appreciated. Just realised, looking at the photos again, that I forgot to do a few small things - there are small panels at the wing fold totally missing and so on... Anyway - cheers again. Next up I will try a WIP. Best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 if you hadn't mentioned brush painting etc, i would never have known. Fantastic model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinetree_fella Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Did the US Aircraft have a red starboard light? or am I looking out it wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Fantastic model !!! A really great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Awesome work mate. Love the weathering, its very attune to the scale which is difficult to get right. Great canopy work too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSPADDICT Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Love it..! Mine is in the queue to build soon with the full Eduard Brassie Big Sin set and I must admit I'm scared..! Great work though, especially given you'rush' things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 very nice , looks great.... nice job on the scheme and finish.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce bay Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 Once again - thanks for all the reassurance. To clarify - brush work's only on small bits, most of the large surfaces are spray paint... And - now I think about it - very likely I put the port and starboard lights on backwards. A stellar achievement... Those rubber tires are odd - can't quite decide if I like them. Very hard to remove the mould seam on them... Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod bettencourt Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I like it! Thanks for sharing. Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Lovely build of the classic Corsair. The decent weathering is just right. Must be a beast on this scale! Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I think you are being a bit harsh on yourself. OK, so you got some bit on the undercarriage on the wrong way - so what - I only looked carefully after you mentioned it. I would never have noticed had you not said. I built this exact model very recently myself and I think yours looks better than mine, so well done mate! Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinetree_fella Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 I think its a thing of great beauty and no small wonder... 1/32 scares the beejeezus out of me, I have a Swordfish in 1/32 that I am trying to get the courage to finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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