Sunk F4F Wildcat "Felix the Cat" from USS Lexington CV-2
Disclaimer: I really struggled if I would publish this yet or not.
In March 4th 2018 the oceanographic ship RV Petrel found the old wreck of the carrier CV-2 USS Lexington, sunk in the Coral Sea battle. Among the items scattered on the ocean floor it was found an F4F with a Felix the Cat logo. I was captivated by this image. So, I decided to do this as a diorama
So, I brought a brand new Airfix F4F Wildcat 1:72 and smashed it. My wife started thinking I had finally lose my mind. I created a muddy base with white clay, Vallejo paints and Vallejo mud. I created then a turntable in my 3D printer for cutting and sanding this circular shape. In fact, this turntable. Very useful for painting also, if you want to try it.
I attacked the Wildcat with knife, saw, files, dremel and heat gun. Also I created a few items with sprue and a 3D printing pen.
The markings, of course, doesn't fit this current plane so had to be stenciled by hand.
After all was done, I did a container and started pouring resin. My first time, you know, Oh, sweet summer child! Everything went smooth till the 2nd resin kilo, wich never fully cured right. I completed 3 kilos of resin and then sanded everything, but the faulty resin started delaminating from the first batch so I think I will have to saw all this. I still think on this as a work in progress but the faulty resin really broke my heart. Anyways, I won't cry no more, here is my attempt of a sunken dream. When I fix it I will present the final result.
Awesome result, Alfredo!
Very creative project !
This is a superb diorama, Alfredo @alfredo_cofre
Very realistic.
its still good and you can "save" it. weather markings so it doesnt refer to real plane, add trees and foliage so it looks it landed in jungle oasis.
Really cool ..stay the course: you are on to something special
Stunner!
Boy, that looks great!
Man or man, that is a really cool project! Well done!