Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 This started off as a hairspray chipping experiment, but I decided to push on and finish the model before the end of the year. I don't "do" New Year so have used the time today finishing this off. There's a replacement bomb on the way for it and I will improve the bomb cradle and add them both later - but this is it for now. I hope you like it. I gathered a lot of photos of beaten up USMC operated F4U-1s and 1As in the Pacific and have tried to take inspiration from a number of them. The 100 mission markings on the particular aircraft here indicates that it was quite a well-used machine and indeed the photo I found of it online indicates likewise. I've been asked via a social media page post already what I used for this colour-wise so here are the main ones shown. The dark blue wasn't used as-is but instead was blended with ACUS08 - ANA608 Intermediate Blue to fade it towards a blue-grey. 38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 A war weary F4, very nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Wintintin Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 One of my favourite aircraft of all time. Great build love the weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Battle worn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Efficient and real looking weathering makes for a very convincing replica. Especially the fuselage stars'n'bars look painted on, and then subjected to the ravages of the elements. 😉 Great modelling and a good eye for detail! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiton Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Very interesting weathering. I Like it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Stunning model, your weathering is top notch. gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Fabulous. The weathering is the most realistic I've seen for quite a while. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Cracking build, really looks the part 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted January 1, 2019 Author Share Posted January 1, 2019 Thank you all so much. I confess that some aspects of the weathering, and staining in particular, came out a little less controlled than I had in mind however I've learned some more valuable lessons here to take forward to the next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Love this! Great work. Really appreciate seeing actual weathering represented rather than just stylistic effects. Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Joyce Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Great looking Corsair, Jamie, and the weathering really looks nice! Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 That’s one very tired looking machine - excellent. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Very nice Jamie - the experiments worked! Happy New Year to you and yours 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 That sir is one well ridden worn out warhorse ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Hello Jamie ! Really good Corsair and a well worn one !! Congratulations ! Usually, the Marines used handmade bomb throwers in the Pacific, well before dept of Navy allowed it ! Then VF 17 have their own one designed after the Marines's one So In Fine, there are différents design used at this time... Whatever, you did a great Corsair and I really like it !! See you in Telford !! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Great looking Corsair there Jamie, love the worn paint effects too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsbrown Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Wow! I can never get tired of seeing Corsairs built. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 54 minutes ago, paulsbrown said: Wow! I can never get tired of seeing Corsairs built. Good man !! You have a great taste !! CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Looks good - like it... I just prefer the three tone finish - EDSG/DSG/Sky... 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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