Mig88 Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Here is my latest kit, finished earlier this week. It's Kami de Korokoro's 1:144 Brewster F2A-3P Buffalo finished as "MF-17", BuNo 01521, flown by 2nd Lt Charles M. Kunz, of VMF-221, USMC, on June 4th, 1942, during the Battle of Midway. He shot down two Japanese aircraft and was one of only three F2A-3s to return to base, despite being wounded and with the aircraft damaged from enemy fire. This was a poorly-moulded resin kit. I opened up the cockpit and corrected the rear shelf, adding scratchbuilt details. I removed the framing from the middle of the main canopy as this variant didn't have it. The engine cowling, propeller and tail wheel were lost causes and I replaced them with spare parts from a Mark I Buffalo kit. I had to modify the propeller since this variant didn't use a spinner. The radio masts and wires and the wing pitot were made from stretched sprue. The kit was fully painted and varnished with brush. The kit's decals were useless and anyhow I wanted a Midway machine so I used the markings from a Warbird Decals sheet and the code, minus the "M" which was painted, from one of the Mark I Buffalo boxings. Although far from perfect, I am pleased I managed to make something rather decent from what came in the bag. Thanks for looking and all comments are welcome. Miguel 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 I'm not surprised that you're pleased - it looks amazing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remus389 Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 The details are excellent considering the size. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Great work on this Tiny model, a little cracker Miguel. Great work Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 That's wonderful work on your tiny Buffalo! Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 22 hours ago, Alpha Delta 210 said: I'm not surprised that you're pleased - it looks amazing! 21 hours ago, Remus389 said: The details are excellent considering the size. 👍 20 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Great work on this Tiny model, a little cracker Miguel. Great work Chris 17 hours ago, RMCS said: Fantastic 7 hours ago, Epeeman said: That's wonderful work on your tiny Buffalo! Regards Dave Many thanks to all! Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmaks Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Looks great 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Given the size, it`s hard not to be impressed. Great job Miguel!!!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted December 8, 2021 Author Share Posted December 8, 2021 On 06/12/2021 at 18:22, Madmaks said: Looks great 👍 On 07/12/2021 at 06:10, Sky Keg said: Given the size, it`s hard not to be impressed. Great job Miguel!!!!!! Mike Thank you very much! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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