bapowell Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Hi all, This is my first time posting on this forum, and I'm not sure I'm quite up to snuff yet to wow any of you seasoned old dogs, but here goes. I started this model in July 2022 and just finished. I like to write about the process in some depth, but understand this is not the place for that. If anyone is interested in reading more about how this model came together (probably only of interest to beginner types like me), please check out my blog: https://meatchicken.wordpress.com/ Thanks for looking and for any comments/suggestions! Cheers. 55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert_ Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Fabulous, I’ve always thought this was a beautiful aircraft and you’ve done a great job with yours. Congrats and thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Super well done! You have done the Fujimi kit proud! I believe it is an excellent kit. Funny enough in 2000 I built the old Hasegawa A-7B with markings for the same VA-87 squadron, albeit with an older representation of the Indian head. VA-87 has always been one of my favorite USN units. Congratulations for an outstanding build. JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bapowell Posted September 16, 2022 Author Share Posted September 16, 2022 Thanks guys! I should point out that the decals for this one were from an Italeri A-7E kit I had purchased earlier, but decided to forego because the nose inlet isn't open on that mold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Robin Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Wow, if that's a beginner's produce, then I am thinking you're going to have a glittering career. Regards Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Excellent, the 'SLUF' is one of my favourite planes. So many lovely schemes to choose from too. The SEA schemes look just as awesome. Well done buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 The “old” Fujimi Sluff still makes for a beautiful presentation. Very nice!!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Very nice Corsair, never mind the rest of us. You go ahead and post whatever you want. What we think isn't important as long as you are happy with what you have done thats what is important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 10 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Very nice Corsair, never mind the rest of us. You go ahead and post whatever you want. What we think isn't important as long as you are happy with what you have done thats what is important. I fully agree. Welcome and congratulations on your lovely A-7 build. Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby No Mac Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Gotta love a SLUF. I like the staining on the external fuel tanks. Nice job, welcome aboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Good model, good photos, good all the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Super SLUF, lovely build with very nice weathering ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 On 9/17/2022 at 12:30 AM, bapowell said: I like to write about the process in some depth, but understand this is not the place for that. Nope - but we'd love to hear about it on the Work In Progress pages! Start a new topic on https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/forum/52-work-in-progress-aircraft/ A lovely job on one of my favourites! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad-4N Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Exceptionally well built and weathered. Expert application of decals. However, may I humbly ask what gray paint you used? It seems dark for light gull gray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Fujimi's kit looks like a nice model, this on looks good. I need to get one but don't know which kit yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bapowell Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, busnproplinerfan said: Fujimi's kit looks like a nice model, this on looks good. I need to get one but don't know which kit yet. Thanks! I mention in my blog post that the Italeri kit (from which the decals came) is nice except for the lack of an actual nose inlet. That bothered me. Also, this post is a nice comparison of the different kits: https://www.blindbatnews.com/2014/06/kit-bashing-172-scale-comparison-a-7-corsair-2-fujimi-esci-matchbox-hobby-boss-mystery-of-annoying-parting-lines-on-canopies-solved/31480 The Fujimi kit is nice, though the armament selection is a little meh. I had the Italeri kit lying around and so I borrowed the Mavericks. Edited September 19, 2022 by bapowell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bapowell Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, Ad-4N said: Exceptionally well built and weathered. Expert application of decals. However, may I humbly ask what gray paint you used? It seems dark for light gull gray. Hey, thanks! Indeed, this is not light gull gray. I was working with Tamiya paints and had read somewhere that Medium Gray (XF-20) was the Tamiya equivalent. It totally isn't, as you can see, and I was quite unhappy with the color when I first applied (initially it had too warm of a hue). I went back on forth about whether to repaint and said "hell with it, it'll be fine!" After all is said and done, I agree it isn't quite right, but after the varnishing and weathering it has settled to a more acceptable tone IMHO. If anything, this experience has encouraged me to move out of my Tamiya comfort zone and embrace the wealth of other paints out there. Edited September 19, 2022 by bapowell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad-4N Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 1 hour ago, bapowell said: Hey, thanks! Indeed, this is not light gull gray. I was working with Tamiya paints and had read somewhere that Medium Gray (XF-20) was the Tamiya equivalent. It totally isn't, as you can see, and I was quite unhappy with the color when I first applied (initially it had too warm of a hue). I went back on forth about whether to repaint and said "hell with it, it'll be fine!" After all is said and done, I agree it isn't quite right, but after the varnishing and weathering it has settled to a more acceptable tone IMHO. If anything, this experience has encouraged me to move out of my Tamiya comfort zone and embrace the wealth of other paints out there. I totally get it. I like Xtracolor Light Gull Gray/Grey if you're looking for a good match. I loved Model Master Light Gull Gray by Testors but that brand is now Tango Uniform. If you insist on Tamiya and are not adverse to mixing, I found this on ARC: http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/304729-gull-gray-paint-match/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 2 hours ago, bapowell said: Thanks! I mention in my blog post that the Italeri kit (from which the decals came) is nice except for the lack of an actual nose inlet. That bothered me. Also, this post is a nice comparison of the different kits: https://www.blindbatnews.com/2014/06/kit-bashing-172-scale-comparison-a-7-corsair-2-fujimi-esci-matchbox-hobby-boss-mystery-of-annoying-parting-lines-on-canopies-solved/31480 The Fujimi kit is nice, though the armament selection is a little meh. I had the Italeri kit lying around and so I borrowed the Mavericks. They didn't mention the Monogram kit in the reviews, wonder how it is? Monograms are usually quite decent aside from raised panel lines. I want to make the single seat and two seat prototypes so weapons wouldn't be needed anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Just noticed Monogram only made a 1/48 kit. I did read somewhere one of them, might be hobby boss, the canopy is said to be wide, not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Klaatu Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Nice work, a beautiful build! The Corsair ll has a special place in my memory- it was the first plane I tried building when I was a kid; bomb cluster came out looking like a twisted pretzel, couldn't get them straight... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad-4N Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 In 1/72 the Hobby Boss has a too wide canopy, a misshapen air intake and horrible, elongated, deformed fuel tanks (same as their 1/48 Corsair IIs). If you overlook the canopy and air intake and replace the fuel tanks you can do a TA-7C and A-7K. In order of my preference, in 1/72 it goes: 1. Fujimi 2. ESCI/Italeri 3. A-7K/TA-7C Hobby Boss (because only they make the Wagon Train Family Truckster version) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Very nicely done, looks really good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinpin Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon020 Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Excellent work. I've collected a couple of Es and a D from which I intend to produce a model or two in the future, this kit still being the most accurate shape-wise to start from. One issue I've noted on all of the kits I have is the imperfections in the canopy molding (which seems to affect all the kits). Did you get lucky or did you polish any imperfections out of it (which is what I expect to have to tackle)? thanks Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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