Corsair(S)... update
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Make another post to update on the progress of the work on my 4 Corsairs...
In particular this is the first (F4U-2).
I'm experimenting with the painting process which for now has included a gloss black base and chrome finish for the metal surfaces, a base with Tamiya primer and XF-55 on top for the canvas surfaces.
I want to proceed with zinc chromate first and then with the three-tone livery alternating chipping with the appropriate medium.
I will keep you updated and I hope to do a decent job... for one of the four monsters I will use the 3D printed pratt&whitney from "Magicfactory" and I hope to make it as good as possible with all the necessary reservations...
Nice work so far. I really a nice -2 Corsair. I can't wait to see the progress.
I hope update soon, thank you very much!
Very impressive painting technique! The engine also looks very nice. I’m interested to see how this turns out.
Thanks Jay, I see many flaws in my work, but I try to improve myself. As I wrote, I still have three to go and I even bought another box of this kit!
Wonderful paintwork done, the start of a beautiful Corsair, Davide @dapo68
I hope update soon. Many Thanks!
Excellent progress so far, Davide!
Thank you Spiros!
Can you leave it just like this? Well done on all fronts. Sometimes I like the process leading to the finish more than the finish itself. Looking forward to seeing the result. Well done. G
Thanks Graeme!
I actually plan to make it an "F4U-1A" which is known by the nickname "Sally". I bought 3 boxes of the "Magic Factory" so in the end I will make 6 F4Us and I will make this one, from the Marines, which has the completely "bare metal" finish, without the classic livery and primers.
Instead this will be an experiment to create the chipping effects which will however be limited to the central sections of the wing and the front of the trunk. Ultimately this will be one of those provided by the manufacturer's box and will represent the No. 10 U.S. NAvy VF(N) - 101, Enterprise Carrier...
Thank you very much for the compliments!
1 attached image. Click to enlarge.
Nice start- looking forward to seeing the finished product.
@chasbunch Grazie!
Very cool. Looking forward to this. Building one at the moment
Grazie 🙂 ! For now finishing this, I found it difficult with the chipping, but I plan to finish and update on the progress as soon as possible...
Beautiful job, the engine detail is fantastic!
Grazie Butch @butchbryan 🙂 !