Speedman Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 (edited) I watched the Disney film "Planes" a couple of weeks ago, fun film and full of little aircraft related jokes like "U.S.S. Dwight D. Flysenhower" I came across the Zvezda range of snap together models for the film (and "Cars", I can see a fully detailed Mater in my future...) online and the "Skipper Riley" F4U caught my eye. I wanted to build one for a bit of fun, adding some detail and fully paint it but then it struck me, why keep it as the film character? I decided to do a FAA Corsair II so I picked one up from Antics and opened it up at home and was really surprised with how much detail there was for what essentially is a kids kit. Finely engraved panel lines, rivet detail, beautifully detailed undercarriage and engine... Not at all what I was expecting! The only thing not catered for were the main gear doors but that was sorted with a little plasticard. I decided to drop the flaps which was a nightmare to do because that part of the wing is one piece and it took a long time to score/cut through them but eventualy they were free. Some card and sanding to round the edges and I made the little flap filler to finish them off and the only thing left was to clip the wings. I mixed all the paint colours buy eye using Revell acryilics and the decals were from the spares box. weathered with oil washes and pastels and a final coat of Tamiya satin varnish. I needed to name it, after a bit of thinking I came up with Ken Decklander. Ken, for my late grandfather who served in the Navy in WWII and Decklander because... You get the idea What it looks like out of the box. (It doesn't come with decals, stickers are supplied but this photo I found has been photoshopped ) Edited October 28, 2013 by Speedman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CockneyCol Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 I totally, absolutely, LOVE IT! Genius in the extreme. Col' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Brilliant stuff!! Great name too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastmcc Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 fantastic ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilfish Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Love it!! Might have to make a few for my grandson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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