Biggles87 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 just to show that I do finish kits occasionally, this is the last one I completed before I left the UK 10 years ago. It represents the aircraft flown by 1st Lt Foy R Garrison of VMF`213 and as far as I can remember was built straight from the box, it shouted build me NOW when I opened it. I hope you enjoy it, any comments welcome John 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Nice looking in early colours - do you remember what exactly paints have you used, by chance? Cheers J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I really like that, looks spot on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doozer1974 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Very nicely done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 Thanks F-32 I was quite pleased with how it turned out. J-W I used Lifecolor paints, it was my first time with them. I used the colours specified in the instructions, non-specular blue grey and non-specular light grey. I used the blue grey from the bottle on the underside outer wing panels then lightened it ( probably with the light grey, I don't remember ) for the upper surfaces to represent fading and then again for the control surfaces and other fabric covered areas. I hope the helps Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Very nice indeed,lovely paintwork. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 great looking corsair, nice job on the weathering.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Nice build and I like the subtle weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Nice work on an iconic machine - tragically short career for Lt Garrison. I did the same for the Pacific GB in 2011 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/78513-148-tamiya-f4u-1-birdcage/ Interesting that we went for different internal colours (Salmon Pink against Interior Green) and it shows the debate within our great hobby as to what colours were at any given period; I actually think either could be right having tried to research it at the time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I love the look . Awesome Job Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100SQN Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Excellent. Oh how I like a nice dirty bird 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 A very nice "Bent wing bird" John, looks great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 Thanks guys, I appreciate your comments. [quote name="AndyC Interesting that we went for different internal colours (Salmon Pink against Interior Green) and it shows the debate within our great hobby as to what colours were at any given period; I actually think either could be right having tried to research it at the time. The reason that my undercarriage bays were green is that at the time I started this I was not aware of the salmon pink primer. II know better now, when I build my 1/32 Corsair I will probably do them salmon pink overpainted with interior green so that the pink shows through. Thanks for looking Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Hi John Doesn't detract from the build anyway and it's a great kit as well isn't it? Probably one of my favourite ever kits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Really nice Corsair Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) Hi Andy, thanks. Yes it's a great kit, Tamiya produced some other great 1/48 kits also at that time, like the P-51 and Wildcat, one of which I am about to finish after a gap of 10 years! Cheers John Edited October 31, 2015 by Biggles87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Hi John. I managed to miss this when you first posted it......sorry. Glad I've spotted it now though because you did a great job with it. I'm very impressed with the weathering and wear'n'tear effects. A really cracking Corsair! Well done. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 John that looks brilliant. Love what you have achieved with your weathering. How is the spitfire coming along? Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 Thanks guys, I just thought that it was about time I posted something that I had actually finished, even if it was over 10 years ago. The Spitfire is taking a back seat at the moment, bit not for long More to follow soon hopefully. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Henry Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 That's a great looking build. Thanks for posting. Bob H. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 That is a great looking model. It is very realistic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 lovely build of the Corsair - like it in this paint scheme. And your rendition is great. A question: how did you achieve these scratches on the wings? Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 (edited) Thanls 426 and Michael. I use acrylic paint if I plan to do heavy weathering, over an underdercoat of something like Tamiya AS 12, then scrub at it with a combination of scotchbrite, a stiff bristled toothbrush moistened with thinners and blunted toothpicks before the top coat is fully cured. Glad you like it. John Edited November 10, 2015 by Biggles87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Thanls 426 and Michael. I use acrylic paint if I plan to do heavy weathering, over an underdercoat of something like Tamiya AS 12, then scrub at it with a combination of scotchbrite, a stiff bristled toothbrush moistened with thinners and blunted toothpicks before the top coat is fully cured. Glad you like it. John Thanks John - that helps. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Henry Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I really like your approach to the weathering. I have taken that approach to props. To me it makes good sense to apply metal underneath the paint and simply remove the top color paint ... basically duplicating the "Real thing". Sometimes whenever I see some of the weathering I can actually see that it looks like silver paint applied over other paint. The depth perspective is a little "off". Once again ... WELL DONE !! Bob H. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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