Tamiya F4U-1 Corsair in 1/48.
Just completed for our IPMS group build display in July. The Corsair has to be a Tamiya kit, built out of the box (seat belts & pilot are permitted) I was surprised to find that this is my fifth build of this kit, with my enthusiasm undiminished. Not problems, no putty & no hassles. The model depicts the aircraft flown by 1st Lt. W.J.Thomas, Guadalcanal in July 1943.
Paint; Model Master, Decals; Kit & Sky Models. A most satisfying build all round.
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Pedro L. Rocha said on May 28, 2019
I like your Corsair a lot Tony. The build looks solid and the paint work flawless. The weathering is just right, a bit different from most F4U posted here lately that have a more intense & dramatic wear and tear. Congrats!
Tony Prince said on May 29, 2019
Many thanks Pedro.
gary sausmikat said on May 28, 2019
Tony. Great job. Love the subtle weathering effect, especially the faded look effect.
Tony Prince said on May 29, 2019
Thanks Gary. I tried a new undercoat using black: seemed to improve my fading technique. I think I'll use it again.
bob mack said on May 28, 2019
lovely hog tony
Tony Prince said on May 29, 2019
Thanks Bob. I think I'll have to build an island or an aircraft carrier; I'm running out of room!
Craig Abrahamson said on May 28, 2019
Gotta love those Tamiya Corsairs...including this one ! 🙂
Tony Prince said on May 29, 2019
Thanks Craig. Still have one in the stash!
David Mills said on May 28, 2019
Nice work Tony !
Tony Prince said on May 29, 2019
Thanks David.
dale travis said on May 28, 2019
Great work on this Tony!
Tony Prince said on May 29, 2019
Many thanks Dale.
Morne Meyer said on May 28, 2019
Tony great build as to be expected from a Master modeler like yourself. Your paint finish and subtle weathering makes this Gull wing killer shine in all the right places.
Tony Prince said on May 29, 2019
My sincere thanks for your kind words. Always nice to get the encouragement to start the next one.
Louis Gardner said on May 28, 2019
What a wonderful article ... it has everything going for it. The subject happens to be my favorite plane as well. Thanks for sharing this beauty with us. I currently have two of these on the work bench. They are little gems !
Your paintwork and photography is top notch...
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Tony Prince said on May 29, 2019
Thanks Louis.Glad you like it. One of the pleasures of the hobby is the research I do. I reckon I spend more time on the 'net than I do at the workbench. Always a pleasure to share.
Matt Minnichsoffer said on May 28, 2019
I echo everything said above. All-around great build and finish.
Tony Prince said on May 29, 2019
Thanks indeed Matt. Everybody's been very kind.
Ramon R. Lomeli said on May 28, 2019
Beautiful Corsair!
Tony Prince said on May 29, 2019
Thanks Ramon!
Greg Kittinger said on May 28, 2019
Great looking Corsair - love the paint and weathering work. Well done.
Tony Prince said on May 29, 2019
Many Thanks Greg.
Jim Sullivan said on May 28, 2019
Very nicely done Tony, both the model and the photography look great. Those Tamiya Corsair's are fine kits to work with.
Jeff Bailey said on May 29, 2019
Beautiful!
I sure hope Jim Sullivan (Mr. Corsair) sees this beauty! I like the early paint schemes MUCH better than Dark Sea Blue all over. (See F4Us, F6Fs, F7Fs, F8Fs ... you get my point! LoL!)
Boring!
But NOT your F4U ... IT'S FAR FROM BORING!
Bravo, Tony!
Tony Prince said on May 29, 2019
Thanks Jeff. I tend to agree with you; DSB can be boring. As an alternative, have a look at some of the Fleet Air Arm Corsairs in dark sea grey & slate camouflage which served in the Indian Ocean or the British Pacific Fleet.They fade very nicely!
My next will probably be a -1A in the tri-color scheme. I've seen some pictures of them not merely faded, but bleached!
Shun said on May 29, 2019
Very realistic weathering, especially the fading effect of paints. Congratulations, Tony!
Tony Prince said on May 29, 2019
Thank you Shun; I tried using a black primer & it seems to have helped with the weathering effects & the gradual build up of thin coats.
George Henderson said on June 5, 2019
Very nice. As you said, gotta love the Tamiya Corsairs. I've built 1½ of them. The ½ is a conversion to a British one, stalled out on the small fuselage vents