Ignacio Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) Hello fellow modellers! I would like to show you my most recent finish. It´s the Italeri Vought AU-1 Corsair in 1/72. It´s a simple and well known kit. It has some inaccuracies, but I tried to improve it a little. I added some Eduard PE, vacuformed the sliding canopy, and some antennas. I used Print Scale decals for this aircraft. This brand has a lot of schemes for many different models, but there are always several errors. For example, the serial number for this plane says F4U-4, instead of AU-1. Some numerals are missing and the code letters are wrong size. However it ends different than the classic kit OOB. I tried to replicate some heavy weathering like seen on some photos. This time I didn´t use pastels, but airbrush and oil paints. The upper part of the flying surfaces was faded by elements and I wanted to show that effect. I hope you like it. Every critics and comments are welcomed. Best regards from Uruguay. Ignacio Edited October 16, 2017 by Ignacio wrong sintaxis! 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Nice looking Corsair and good job 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Hi Ignacio, excellent Corsair! The weathering is quite realistic and looks quite good. So I think you have done a very good job and you should be proud of it! Congrat hombre! JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 Thanks very much! I´m glad you like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicofigueira Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Great job my friend 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Nice work. Great finish and I like the decal choice, the 'arrow' adds interest to the blue scheme. May I ask, which Italeri kit did you use as a base for the AU-1 ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I like it. What are the inaccuracies of the kit? Other than the prop standing a bit proud of the front and maybe some antennas, it looks right. Did you.havr to change a lot? It really looks good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Inaccuracies aside,you get a nice little build out of the kit. Yours is excellent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almac Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Nice work there Ignacio. Gotta love a nice Corsair. Cheers Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I like the finish and weathering a lot – nice Corsair! Regards, David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Nicely done! The Italeri Corsairs always attract criticism from those in the know (no doubt with good reason) but the finished article always looks good to my untrained eye. They're a good build too. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danntheman Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Great job, very well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 18 hours ago, Smudge said: Nice work. Great finish and I like the decal choice, the 'arrow' adds interest to the blue scheme. May I ask, which Italeri kit did you use as a base for the AU-1 ? The F4U-7 comes with parts and decals to make an AU-1. Thanks for your comments! Best regards. Ignacio 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 17 hours ago, SoftScience said: I like it. What are the inaccuracies of the kit? Other than the prop standing a bit proud of the front and maybe some antennas, it looks right. Did you.havr to change a lot? It really looks good. The exhaust tubes go inside the cowling, not outside. To correct it you should cut the entire front cowling, , remove a "lip" that the kit has between it and the exhaust concavities and put the tubes inside. I planned this as a quick build so... The canopy is too thick, altought it is not an inaccuracy, wheel wells too flat, very bad engine, and other details. However it was a good testbed for weathering. I´m glad you like it. Best regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Another awesome build. I think you got the weathering and paint fading spot on! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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