RussellE Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Hi Russell, must be the best model I have ever bought and built, (which means any bloopers are caused by "you know who" ) Hi Julian, that really is a glowing endorsement of the kit. Tamiya must've pulled out all the stops on this one-almost makes me think of getting my grubby little mits on some of their 1/32 kits myself. I seriously doubt there are any bloopers though mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somnas Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Sunglasses needed indeed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 Looks great, Julian. A three tone Corsair will be looking very nice, especially in the big scale. Thanks Bernd, yep, nice contrasting colours so it should look quite nice. Looks great Gremlin, nice work sir. Simon. Thank you very much Simon Hi Julian,that's bright! I sense an epic ' weather front ' moving in ;-) Kev You bet, will seal it up with varnish first though. Hi Julian, that really is a glowing endorsement of the kit. Tamiya must've pulled out all the stops on this one-almost makes me think of getting my grubby little mits on some of their 1/32 kits myself. I seriously doubt there are any bloopers though mate. Go on, live dangerously. You know you want one Sunglasses needed indeed! Tinted optivisors Erik, see things pleasantly dim but very big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 6/3 update: The coin didn't drop on how the flaps fold away in the trailing edge of the wing center sections so I had to respray some parts today. Problem is solved now though and it all looks A-OK. The extended flaps give this aircraft an amazingly clumsy look and Tamiya's model captures that impression beautifully. I keep getting more enthusiastic about this model. More to come.......................... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Looking good, Julian. The three tone camo will bring out the details much more than the GSB scheme, as well the weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I have just caught up with this and its stunningly impressive. Will be following. The engine looks a work of art! Cheers Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 Looking good, Julian. The three tone camo will bring out the details much more than the GSB scheme, as well the weathering. Good morning Bernd, I think it should look quite good in the three tone camo. The red border on the "stars and Bars" will add a splash of colour too. It certainly needs some toning down because the white nearly hits you between the eyes at the moment. A couple of washes and some Flory will make a different aircraft of it. I have just caught up with this and its stunningly impressive. Will be following. The engine looks a work of art! Cheers Rob Thank you very much Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 7/3 update: Gunsite and reflector screen fitted. Forward cockpit canopy fitted. Time for some painting: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Looks good, Julian, the armored glass gives the windscreen a very realistic touch, its the first time i have seen this on a Corsair kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 I don't know if Tamiya designed it this way Bernd, but after fitting the gunsight and the reflector screen, you can see the the gunsight in the armoured panel of the reflector screen. Maybe coincidence or not. Really made my afternoon :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Looks like a great afternoon with success in modelling. Now a good drink ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 Well, funny you should mention that I just happen to have opened a grand reserve Viognier from Chili 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Sounds really good, just having my first beer. Saturday, posting time and some good rock stuff for the ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 Sounds really good, just having my first beer. Saturday, posting time and some good rock stuff for the ears. Proost Bernd ! to good models and better friends 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Exactly, my friend ! Cheers to great modelling and great modellers :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 8/3 update: Base coat added to fuselage. Some slightly lighter and darker tints added to dark blue. Center section flaps secured, Rudder dry fitted. Rather chuffed with the result so far. Weathering still to come of course........................ 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 (edited) Rather chuffed with the result so far. And so you should be! It really is looking beautiful! Thoroughly brilliant! Edited March 8, 2015 by PlaStix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 And so you should be! It really is looking beautiful! Thoroughly brilliant! Thank you Stix, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Very nice Gremlin. You can be proud of her. Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Very nice Gremlin. You can be proud of her. Simon. Good morning Simon, thanks mate ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 10/3 update: Decals added: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Hi Julian, great looking progress, what are these four black spots on the fuselage ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Hi Bernd, thank you. The spots are, (I think), part of the "Big Hog" markings. If you check the B & W photo of the hog I posted a few pages back you see the same spots. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Oh yes, the spots are there, never seen this before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatgonzo Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 These came as a result of the famous Nov.11th 1943 mission. While on defence duty for TF 50.3 air- attacking Rabaul , operating from Bunker Hill deck, Blackburn got his fourth kill(Ki-61). During the battle he had to take his Big Hog into the cloud as he suffered from fogging of the windscreen. Just needed to wait for clear vision. Lt. Cmdr Roger Hedrick had been chasing enemy seeking cover in the very same cloud. He fired his guns spotting an aircraft jumping out of it. Unfortunately it happened to be Blackburn’s nr 1. The CO’s only comment on the situation was a short notice that his Corsair had been literally moved sideways with Hedricks’s burst. The spots are patches covering holes being a result of Hedricks bullets. The rim of the insignia was, almost for sure, in blue shade, not red, by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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