Crowbar Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 More updates! Fuselage and wings where put together and primed with AK Interactive's gray primer. Some clumsy pre-shading followed... I need to improve my airbrush control. Still, getting better at it... Also did the prop... Now for the fun part.... The fuselage-wings assembly and the separate control surfaces were painted with a mix close to what Tamiya was suggesting. The base colour was lightened with a bit of white, in two or three steps, and each time some spot-painting was done, to add some variety. The bottom is a gray-ish white with lots of gray and white spots and streaks. I was lucky enough that my airbrush handling betrayed me only on parts that are hidden by decals etc. And some different lighting... Now the next bit required a bit of thought, trials on an old model and lots of courage, as it felt like a risky task. I wanted to do some heaving paint chipping on the wing roots. However, I wanted to show the bare metal and the zinc `primer'. My original plan was to do some paint chipping with Vallejo's medium - however I felt I could not control the pre-shadingn that way. Instead... I chose to use some sponge to do the zinc spots and brush-paint some Humbrol 11 on top of that. Good thinning of the paint is essential. I think I will need to do some sanding in some points as the paint was a bit thick. The primer... And the bare metal I am reasonably happy with the outcome. Some more chipping here and there to follow, before I apply some gloss coats, decals and some oils. Thank you for watching! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowbar Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 Aloha, A few more updates... While I was waiting for the fuselage to dry up properly I finished the prop (needs a mat varnish in the pic below) Chipping was done with a little sponge and a silver pencil for some finer streaks: I have then started working on the walkways. I could not determine why Tamiya has not included those or they are not referenced. Maybe some planes did not have them? I decided to do them anyway, as it is another excuse for some weathering. The outer markers where masked and painted black: The outcome, including some added weathering on the upper surfaces: Next is the main walkways... more in a few days. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowbar Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Main walkways with some paint chipping done. All will be `toned-down' after the clear-coats & decals have been applied. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowbar Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 (edited) Next step was to spray a couple of layers of clear (Pledge) and apply the decals. The model's panel lines where highlighted with oils - a combination of Black and Industrial Earth from the 502 Abteilung oils which are excellent. The control surfaces where highlighted with oils (Light Mud). More weathering to follow... Edited May 15, 2015 by Crowbar 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skids Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 It may be taking you some time but wow its worth it, looks amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowbar Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 Indeed, its been too long... Since I started this I became a dad and now I am about to switch jobs and move near Chester. So I expect more delays But... for the time being I am having fun! I wanted to soften the colours on the underside, so I used oils to add some streaks etc. Will add more, once I get around ordering some colours I am missing. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowbar Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) More updates, before another break for moving houses.... I decided to experiment with oils, to enhance the look of different surfaces and plates. Using a couple of colours I added streaks and faded paint spots, toned-down decals etc. Pastels where used for the smoke stains. Edited May 28, 2015 by Crowbar 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I don't know how I missed this build 'til now, perhaps because it was started so long ago. You have turned one of Tamiya's best 1/48 kits into a masterpiece. I especially like what you did with the cockpit, and the weathering, with some fuel staines on the upper cowling it will be perfect. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Wot Biggles said ^ ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowbar Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 Thank you for the kind words. Indeed, it was started long ago. But I have to admit, it has been lots of fun. There will be a little pause, again, as I am moving in a few days. Will pick it up in a couple of weeks! I am trying to figure a nice way to do the spider-like spill in-front of the cockpit. Cheers, Panos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misfitnick Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Super, super nice Corsair with stunning paintwork. Please do remove the small airscoop in the starboard side of the nose...that was only for the night fighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowbar Posted May 30, 2015 Author Share Posted May 30, 2015 How very true, I missed that. Hm... interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 perfect weathering in my book Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikelhund Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Very effective painting, I really like it. Cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Podmore Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 I love that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janremco Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 A lovely Corsair. Amazing build with all the small details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowbar Posted June 28, 2015 Author Share Posted June 28, 2015 (edited) Hello all, I am back at this, after some time for moving to a new house. Seems that in the move I managed to loose one of the most important pieces of the kit. The canopy... I do have the second piece (without the bulge) and I am trying to see which is the correct option for Dangerous Dan. The only image I have/know of the airplane is: I can not really make it out, however I figured more knowledgeable modelers may be able to understand from the mirror configuration. Any ideas? Btw, Supercale and Tamiya indicate a flat-top canopy - not that their illustrations are necessarily accurate... Edited June 28, 2015 by Crowbar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowbar Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 Shameless bump - any ideas? I can not get any convincing reference for the time and I am tempted to continue with the build and leave the canopy business last - and possibly use flat-top just to complete the project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almaty Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 super work, looks great... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudolf24 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 It's looks so nice, great work ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pascal JMW Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Superb work ! I love it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowbar Posted August 2, 2015 Author Share Posted August 2, 2015 After quite some time, not a WIP anymore. Finished model shown here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234986263-f4u-1-birdcage-tamiya-148-2013-2015/ Thank you for checking out this thread! 'Till next time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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