Tamiya 1/48 Scale WW2 Aircraft Carrier Tug
Hello all, I updated this post with pics of the painted tug operator added.
Well while I wait for another F-104 kit to arrive I decided to cut the boredom by building the little tug that came with my 1/48 scale Corsair kit. Took me a whole 6 hours start to finish, but it was fun! Not the most complex build, but I'm happy with the result .
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Rodney J. Williams said on April 11, 2020
The weathering look real...excellent job on your model, including the "IF" photos.
Using my professional photography background "IF" means "IN FOCUS."
Thanks for sharing your wonderful model.
Rodney in California/USA
Rick Schad said on April 12, 2020
Thank you so much Rodney!
Colin Gomez said on April 12, 2020
Very realistic-looking weathering, Rick. Just like on earth moving equipment we have all seen at construction sites. Did you do the worn metal look by painting on the darker shade or by a rubbing off the paint to an undercoat? If that is painted on, you have an artist's eye for just the right amount of delicate brushwork.
Rick Schad said on April 12, 2020
Thank you Colin it’s a mix of under painting and sponge work. I studied a lot of pictures of rugs from that time and they are usually in pretty rough shape which is what I love to paint! Thanks for checking it out!
Spiros Pendedekas said on April 12, 2020
This is a fantastic model Rick. The weathering is simply perfect!
Rick Schad said on April 12, 2020
Thank you Spiros!
Walt B said on April 12, 2020
I have to say I absolutely Love the finish you achieved on your kit. It looks incredible. That said though, my experience with navy craft and equipment, is that they do not leave bare metal exposed. That would not likely be found on a carrier...so much as a ground station maybe taken ashore by the marines or something. Still artistic license is very much allowed and you did an incredible job.
Rick Schad said on April 12, 2020
Thanks Walt! That’s what makes modeling fun, doing what we wanted making our own decisions.
Robert Royes said on April 13, 2020
Nicely done! Very authentic looking."It's better to burn out then it is to rust".
Rick Schad said on April 13, 2020
As sung by my favorite musician of all time Neil Young!
Thanks Robert!