I particularly like the basic paintwork, how you made it "dirty," which is just what I saw of these planes when I once went aboard Coral Sea at Subic Bay. The model looks like an airplane that's been working for a living. That's really excellent.
And the rest ain't too shabby either. As others have noted, the overall result is highly realistic. The photography only makes it better.
This is a great result, warmest congratulations. I may take the opportunity to ask a question to the iModeler “brain trust”. Your model shows ordnance attached to folded wings. I did the same in my Panther, but have since wondered if this was actually done- maybe it would put strain in the wing folding mechanism? Does anyone have pictures of this being done in real life?
Yes it was done. F6F Hellcat, F4U Corsair, F9F Panther, A-1 Skyraider etc, all could take the load with their wings folded. There was no way they could fit all aircraft on deck with their wings unfolded and bomb them up before a mission, there was not space enough on the deck. Accidentally I found the toilet bomber and a fair bit of facts here, also a photo of a bombed up Skyraider with its wings folded. https://www.midwaysailor.com/midwayva25bomb/
Absolutely superb, Artur!
Spectacular. 10 out of 10. Thanks for sharing! Inspiring work:)
Great build & love the outdoor shot photos!
I'm speechless, Artur @artro219
From the first pictures I thought to be looking at a real aircraft.
The result is really amazing.
Looks great, Artur...well done! Great weathering
That's one good looking Spad, Artur.
Your photography and background make your great build look like the real thing, Artur (@artro219). Well done.
Excellent work especially the photography.
I particularly like the basic paintwork, how you made it "dirty," which is just what I saw of these planes when I once went aboard Coral Sea at Subic Bay. The model looks like an airplane that's been working for a living. That's really excellent.
And the rest ain't too shabby either. As others have noted, the overall result is highly realistic. The photography only makes it better.
This is a great result, warmest congratulations. I may take the opportunity to ask a question to the iModeler “brain trust”. Your model shows ordnance attached to folded wings. I did the same in my Panther, but have since wondered if this was actually done- maybe it would put strain in the wing folding mechanism? Does anyone have pictures of this being done in real life?
Yes it was done. F6F Hellcat, F4U Corsair, F9F Panther, A-1 Skyraider etc, all could take the load with their wings folded. There was no way they could fit all aircraft on deck with their wings unfolded and bomb them up before a mission, there was not space enough on the deck. Accidentally I found the toilet bomber and a fair bit of facts here, also a photo of a bombed up Skyraider with its wings folded. https://www.midwaysailor.com/midwayva25bomb/
Yep - felt like I was looking at the real thing! Fantastic build.
Beautifully done! I like that "Special Weapon" on the right wing.
Amazing work, looks great! Very realistic looking, the static wicks and outside lighting adds a lot of the realism to the shots.