Buzby061 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 This is the Tamiya 1/48 F-4U Corsair finished in RNZAF colours from Xtradecal's RNZAF Corsair sheet. I was looking for something other than the kit scheme & I noticed this one. The pilot named it after my wife AND she's got blue eyes so the ideal Valentine's day gift. Weathered with oils, Flory washes & Mig pigments. (The kit, not the missus). Any comments, observations or criticisms welcome as always. Pete Thanks for looking. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Lovely looking Corsair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Beautiful Corsair and a good idea for a gift 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Hello Mr B ! What could I say ... it's a Corsair... from down Under... with a wonderfull rendition ! And with a love related markings ! Just another idea of the paradise ! Really love it, glad that SWMBO has not been weathered, even with flory washes Thanks for sharing. Corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 (edited) Nice job Pete. One of the Jforce aircraft involved in New Zealand"s contribution to the occupation of Japan after WW2. Its nice to see one done in these colours, not something we see often & you've shown it off really well. Steve. Edited February 14, 2018 by stevehnz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funguseater Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Looking good, nice weathering too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Hi Pete, Nice RNZAF Corsair Your Model depicts one of the 24 RNZAF FG-1D's (all FG-1D's started with NZ56**) sent to Japan in 1946 per Steve's comments above. The only comment I would make as an FYI for next time or other modellers, is the RNZAF Painted out the WWII Pacific Roundel with Non Specular Sea Blue, then applied the Post War Roundels over the top - you can see it in this photo of the FG-1D's waiting to travel to Japan at RNZAF Hobsonville Station 1946 - your aircraft model is amongst them Thanks for sharing your build with us Regards Alan 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, LDSModeller said: Hi Pete, Nice RNZAF Corsair Your Model depicts one of the 24 RNZAF FG-1D's (all FG-1D's started with NZ56**) sent to Japan in 1946 per Steve's comments above. The only comment I would make as an FYI for next time or other modellers, is the RNZAF Painted out the WWII Pacific Roundel with Non Specular Sea Blue, then applied the Post War Roundels over the top - you can see it in this photo of the FG-1D's waiting to travel to Japan at RNZAF Hobsonville Station 1946 - your aircraft model is amongst them Thanks for sharing your build with us Regards Alan Hi Alan, The overpainting is there if you look closely, more obvious on the kit but not as apparent as on the photo. I think I should have faded the main colour more going from your photo. You can also see how weary they looked on your photo. Thanks for the info. Pete Edited February 15, 2018 by Buzby061 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Very nice indeed, great weathering 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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