Kepford' Pirate

September 20, 2024 · in Aviation · · 22 · 105

I took a long break from the resin Macchi M39 because I'm having trouble with boot alignment... I've been building another , the second from . I chose the unusual subject of Ike Kepford 😉 that others on this forum have brilliantly published... in my own small way I measured myself with this famous . In some images he is portrayed with the previous pirate... the 10 F4U-2. I hope you like it...

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  1. Very sharp looking work.

  2. Excellent job, Davide!
    Well done!

  3. You did an amazing job, Davide @dapo68

  4. Beautiful work. Superb weathering. Looks like a great kit(s), Davide @dapo68

  5. That's a lovely looking Corsair Davide. Looks like the Magic Factory offering builds well. Nice one 👍

  6. nicely done, Davide

  7. Beautiful Corsair. I like how you layer the model on the color sheets—neat idea. Nice work replicating the wear of the actual plane.

  8. really happy that you appreciated the idea Matt @coondog ! Thank you!

  9. Brilliant work! Your weathering is especially well-done. How dd you achieve the look of chipped and worn-off paint on the wings next to the cockpit?

    • Thanks for your appreciation Drew @navairfan … really thanks!
      For the weather effects I used some watercolour pastels, the tamiya “weathering master” sets and a bit of brush use with silver and chrome yellow… I hope to do even better next time…

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