Zigomar Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Good Sunday! The last from the production line is a F4U-1A from the VF 17 "Jolly Rogers" when based in the Solomon island, in Ondogo New Georgia mid November 43. This unit was supposed to be the first to use the new fighter on carriers, but went through a lot of problems which led the transfer of the VF 17, until the problems were solved, to the hot Solomon front during the US offensive to Bougainville. The plane of "Butch" Davenport, white 33 is represented here. The land based Corsairs are a real great subject to try or improve your weathering technics, as the coral sand, humid weather, and constant missions were merciless to the airframes and colors. This is my attempt, thanks for looking, cheers, Jean. F65B531C-5C1F-41D5-B58A-6843123CDB6C_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr 8F007124-9109-4E63-9BB5-660E136F7A8E_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr CE4DB262-6948-42BF-A15F-A808F3C162BB_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr A1A21DA8-796E-48F3-BFEA-6C5C685B5EA4_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr 2BDCF77D-AABF-477A-9B61-0298DC1FB1A6_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr 35EB8C17-52A6-4413-AD25-F5CA830A5156_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr B92228E0-71D1-45EB-83D9-14FC28AB4CC3_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr B92228E0-71D1-45EB-83D9-14FC28AB4CC3_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr 0DA42966-42A3-48B8-BBE9-316FAB0A4AC8_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr 58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Hi Jean I love it as I did not built mine this year so weathered. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroNautique Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 The weathered finish around the wing roots is outstanding, not to mention the overall finish as well of course. 😲 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snafu35 Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Hello Jean, The subject could be boring, as it is often overused, but I never get tired of seeing a beautiful montage, like yours.👍 The weathering is still a model, congratulations for your work. Some might say that the wheel bays are the wrong colour, but knowing your quest for veracity, I have no questions. And thank you for sharing your constructions. Regards, Eric-Snafu35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 Thanks a lot Dear Eric. Concerning the "Salmon" color I have hesitated, but finally the White won! In fact I had done some years ago ,a Corsair with such a color! DSC_0005-1 by jean Barby, sur Flickr 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 I really like it. I'm a Corsair fan and that's up there with the best. I think the wheel well colour is correct. As far as I'm aware only the tailwheel well was salmon on early-1As. I'm sure I remember Dana Bell saying it was phased out in 1943. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 Thanks for the kind comment!.😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiampieroSilvestri Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Extraordinaire comme d'habitude Jean! Le saumon va beaucoup mieux sur le gril que sur le train d'atterrissage d'un Corsair.🙂 S'agit t'il de la maquette de la Hobbyboss ou Tamiya? Saluti Giampiero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 58 minutes ago, GiampieroSilvestri said: Extraordinaire comme d'habitude Jean! Le saumon va beaucoup mieux sur le gril que sur le train d'atterrissage d'un Corsair.🙂 S'agit t'il de la maquette de la Hobbyboss ou Tamiya? Saluti Giampiero Tamiya caro amico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Jean………….I am not worthy!!!!! I love it!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share Posted November 21, 2022 16 hours ago, Sky Keg said: Jean………….I am not worthy!!!!! I love it!!! Mike Mike !!!!🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPMS19 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 -The weathering is particularly to be noticed...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 23 minutes ago, IPMS19 said: -The weathering is particularly to be noticed...... 😉Old soldier got an Eagle eye! Hugh! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2lefthands Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Excellent weathering imho! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
112 Squadron Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 A beautiful Corsair and a nice diorama! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Awesome work! Totally realistic! 👏👏 Is this 1/48th scale? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 On 11/20/2022 at 11:06 AM, noelh said: I really like it. I'm a Corsair fan and that's up there with the best. I think the wheel well colour is correct. As far as I'm aware only the tailwheel well was salmon on early-1As. I'm sure I remember Dana Bell saying it was phased out in 1943. Salmon was phased out before the 1A was built. Somewhere just past the 200th airframe. So only very early -1s had salmon. And the main wheel wells were always over-painted with the underside camouflage. This was published in the build technical orders. There were some very early -1 Corsairs that had the tail wheel well left in salmon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Beautiful build, love the weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 Thank you guys for the kind comments, scale is 48th. best regards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ernestf Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 Mate, it is well done and inspiring !!! I especially like the shading on the wings and the weathering under the wings !!!!! Looking forward to more builds from you. Regards Ernest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted December 26, 2022 Author Share Posted December 26, 2022 3 hours ago, ernestf said: Mate, it is well done and inspiring !!! I especially like the shading on the wings and the weathering under the wings !!!!! Looking forward to more builds from you. Regards Ernest Thanks a lot for the comment. best regards to Orchard Road! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 Hi Jean, very nice one ! The weathering is spot on! best regards Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted December 26, 2022 Author Share Posted December 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Andy Dyck said: Hi Jean, very nice one ! The weathering is spot on! best regards Andy Danke Andy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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