1/48 F7F Tigercat, Spurious paint scheme
Here is a 1/48 F7F that I did a while back. It was a first attempt to replicate the “blurred prop” effect seen in photos of real aircraft. I think it turned out well.
The blurred props were done with clear plastic that was masked and sprayed with two layers of future mixed with a small amount of drafting ink. The yellow tips were sprayed with future mixed with yellow food coloring. The prop hubs were made with pieces of wood dowel turned on a dremel tool like a lathe. I also added spark plug wires from strands of electrical wire and a scratchbuilt gunsight.
The paint scheme is a fictional Vietnam era Marines scheme and decals came from various A-4, F-4, and Skyraider sheets. The pilot figure is a skyraider pilot.
The base is a basswood plaque that was stained and coated with varnish, and a clear acrylic rod.
I hope you enjoy!
Charles
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Bill Bailey said on May 15, 2013
Niiiiiice !
Chuck A. Villanueva said on May 15, 2013
You got me with the scheme, I was thinking wait a minute an F-7F in gull grey scheme. Then I read your summary. An excellent what if. Nicely done.
Chuck
Drew Tarter said on May 15, 2013
Terrific build, and great idea, Charles! The Tigercat looks fantastic in this scheme (though to me the F7F looks great in ANY scheme…)
Craig Abrahamson said on May 15, 2013
Excellent job all around….I like that. The project turned out well…nicely done.
jorge andres rivas krause said on May 16, 2013
That is an awesome tip Charles!…the effect works really well!.thanks for sharing and crongrats for your nice build.
cheers
Gregor de Ste Croix said on May 16, 2013
Excellent! Love the way you’ve displayed yor ‘cat Charles. The blurred props work for me!
steven a weinmann said on May 16, 2013
love the props love the (what if) scheme love the display excellent
Erich Goldbach said on May 16, 2013
Charles, Great looking model-I think the F7F looks better in this “what if” scheme than the standard overall blue, also like the prop effects-nicely done.
Mark said on May 16, 2013
Charles, that is just bitching’! That paint scheme just looks like it belongs on the F7F. Very nice.
Gary Brantley said on May 16, 2013
That’s so cool! It should’ve been “real” history-it would have been a great idea. The model looks great. I love a plausible “what if”. Thumbs up!!
Gary
Troy Brindack said on May 16, 2013
Very nicely done!
Erik Wade Whipple said on May 16, 2013
That’s excellent, Charles! That looks truly striking in the grey & white scheme and your prop blur effect is quite effective.
Charles S said on May 17, 2013
Thanks everyone! Glad you liked it!
Rick Wilkes said on May 18, 2013
Excellent “what if”, very well done.
John Jeffers said on May 18, 2013
Great looking Tigercat, Charles! I think the Tigercat looks great in any color scheme! Hope to see more what ifs from you!
bob mack said on May 19, 2013
that is a beautiful scheme