rom1 Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 Thank you so much guys! Really appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 On 6/10/2021 at 4:33 PM, 72modeler said: My favorite postwar Corsair variant in my favorite markings! There used to be one of these in the same scheme that was very active on the airshow circuit back in the 70-80's, and I was able to get a lot of detail photos. Outstanding modeling, correct loadout, and you even displaced the servo tabs to match the elevator deflection- a little touch that is missed by many; I am impressed. Now you need an F4U-5NL to go with this one on your shelf! Wish we had a decent late Corsair in 1/72 scale, but happy for you 1/48 builders! I totally agree with the comments on your weathering and cockpit. Mike One can hope that somebody like ARMA or Clear Prop could give us a decent F4U-4, -5, AU-1 and -7 in 72nd scale. We sorely need them, and Hasegawa is asleep at the switch. However, you gotta produce whats gonna sell. -d- I really like how you modulated and weathered the Gloss Sea Blue paint scheme. Not everybody can pull this off realistically. -d- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Quelle belle représentation, c'est magnifique! Very impressed with your weathering skills. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Very nice build, I see you eliminated the nose plug seam, most builders of this kit don’t even bother. I’ve built a few and always eliminate the seam and replace the lost detail. Not simple but not impossible. I feel it is a must do as the seam looks horrible. Beautiful build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Superb work! Beautifully done! 👏👏👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred piket Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 Fantastic Corsair with a beautiful paintjob and realistic weathering.. Love it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 What a wonderful build of this Corsair. The paint finish and weathering is just top notch. You make it sound so easy to do, but it also means all of weathering done to reveal the silver finish was by one speck of paint removed at a time. That must have taken a bit of patience to do. But, your efforts resulted in just an exquisite finished model. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rom1 Posted December 27, 2023 Author Share Posted December 27, 2023 On 12/25/2023 at 11:14 PM, Scooby said: Very nice build, I see you eliminated the nose plug seam, most builders of this kit don’t even bother. I’ve built a few and always eliminate the seam and replace the lost detail. Not simple but not impossible. I feel it is a must do as the seam looks horrible. Beautiful build! Thanks! Yes that mold seam needs some work. Sanding, puttying, sanding, scribing.🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rom1 Posted December 27, 2023 Author Share Posted December 27, 2023 14 hours ago, georgeusa said: What a wonderful build of this Corsair. The paint finish and weathering is just top notch. You make it sound so easy to do, but it also means all of weathering done to reveal the silver finish was by one speck of paint removed at a time. That must have taken a bit of patience to do. But, your efforts resulted in just an exquisite finished model. Thanks for sharing. Thank you! And yes, the chipping is done by scratching the blue paint with a blade or sharp toothpick. It gives the most realistic chip to my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mycapt65 Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 Very nice job. I have a Hasegawa -7 I was going to build as a AU1. After looking at yours I might reconsider. Do you know who has aftermarket decals that are correct for the Suez like yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 On 12/27/2023 at 2:19 AM, rom1 said: Thanks! Yes that mold seam needs some work. Sanding, puttying, sanding, scribing.🙂 I’m not sure if you are aware, Hasegawa Tri-Tool make an excellent punch that replaces the donuts on the mold seam. They released this tool soon after the Corsair was released, I always thought it was designed specifically to replace that lost detail on the Corsair mold seam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rom1 Posted December 31, 2023 Author Share Posted December 31, 2023 On 12/29/2023 at 5:14 AM, Scooby said: I’m not sure if you are aware, Hasegawa Tri-Tool make an excellent punch that replaces the donuts on the mold seam. They released this tool soon after the Corsair was released, I always thought it was designed specifically to replace that lost detail on the Corsair mold seam. I used this tool to scribe the circular rivets: https://www.cookson-clal.com/materiel-bijouterie/Jeu-de-12-perloirs-de-1-à-12,--avec-manche-universel-prcode-999-AIR1?p=gs&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAnL-sBhBnEiwAJRGigvRxTqBNA7xna7HQuws84fB7KKGCFD8NSrs2vdwTsxMW3L3sLcBA9hoC_SoQAvD_BwE Called "perloir" in french 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rom1 Posted December 31, 2023 Author Share Posted December 31, 2023 On 12/27/2023 at 5:04 PM, Mycapt65 said: Very nice job. I have a Hasegawa -7 I was going to build as a AU1. After looking at yours I might reconsider. Do you know who has aftermarket decals that are correct for the Suez like yours? Thanks! I used this decal sheet from adeco https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=http://www.kitreview.com/reviews/frenchcorsairdecalreviewbg_5.htm&ved=2ahUKEwi_5qPTuriDAxVscaQEHRl7COoQFnoECCsQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3d_9PmEUv7eiUDGJXp1-CQ But maybe you can look in the Berna range? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zagor Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Absolutely fantastic! One of the best late Corsair models I have ever seen! I hope mine will end up at least half as good as yours! Defiantly "Save as" material.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcat101 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Great Corsair! I really like the invasion stripes and rocket details. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyboi Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 A unique scheme, honestly would have looked as good just keeping it silver as putting it up in (I believe French Navy) Markings. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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