Birdcage Corsair. 1/72 Hasegawa
I always wanted a F4U1 as a birdcage but, few years ago, the only kit available was the old but still good Hasegawa. I had just to rescribe it.
For now, I’m considering that I have been very strong and too far with the weathering….
Very Soon, I will show you it big brother, the Quarter Scale Tamiya kit with the same scheme 😉
When we love…..
Enjoy and have a great and sunny sunday
Emmanuel
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Paul van Acker said on March 8, 2015
Very nice. Love the birdcage. Great weathering. 🙂
Craig Abrahamson said on March 8, 2015
I don’t think that’s at all over-weathered. I’ve seen photos of models posted (and REAL aircraft as well), that make this one look factory fresh.
If there were a way to post pictures in this reply format, I’d show ya.
(..you listening, Martin..)? 🙂
Mike Maynard said on March 8, 2015
Good looking “whistling death”….I don’t think your weathering is too overdone.
Morne Meyer said on March 8, 2015
A SUPERB Corsair Emmanuel. I like the weathering very much!!!
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on March 8, 2015
Looks like it’s been on the ‘canal for a while. Just enough weathering, my 02 cents worth.
Well done!
Looking forward to your 1/48th.
Simon Whitney said on March 8, 2015
Done a nice job there Emmanuel.
A well used bird.
George Williams said on March 8, 2015
The weathering looks ok from here, and your modelling skills are very evident, this is brilliant in 1/72.
Greg Kittinger said on March 9, 2015
I like it, including the weathering. Pacific birds seemed to take more of a beating, so works for me! Did you paint on the silver chipping, use salt technique, or something else?
Bernd Müller said on March 10, 2015
Nice to see another build from you. Looks great with a well done weathering.
Frank Cronin said on March 11, 2015
Emmanuel,
Nice job. Love your Corsair