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F4U Corsair Models (Photo Heavy)
Posted on 12/21/23 at 6:31 am
Posted on 12/21/23 at 6:31 am
Profile Series - Kit 2-1108-100
F4U-1 Corsair - 1/72 Scale
Marine Reserve, Columbus
The kit must be 30+ years old. The decals were almost unusable so I weathered it poorly.
Tiger Model - Kit No. 14
F4U-4 Corsair; Toy Scale
Bunker Hill
Wild toy. Wings fold for carrier storage. Tail fin moves in place. All rockets and external tanks are movable.
Merry Christmas, ya’ filthy animals.
F4U-1 Corsair - 1/72 Scale
Marine Reserve, Columbus
The kit must be 30+ years old. The decals were almost unusable so I weathered it poorly.
Tiger Model - Kit No. 14
F4U-4 Corsair; Toy Scale
Bunker Hill
Wild toy. Wings fold for carrier storage. Tail fin moves in place. All rockets and external tanks are movable.
Merry Christmas, ya’ filthy animals.
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Posted on 12/21/23 at 6:33 am to One72
About the proportions…..
Posted on 12/21/23 at 6:34 am to One72
Very nice. I like the little toy one.
Posted on 12/21/23 at 6:38 am to LSURoss
Thanks. The Tiger Model is incredibly well molded.
No flashing. Perfect seams.
No flashing. Perfect seams.
Posted on 12/21/23 at 6:53 am to One72
That mini Corsair is an exact replica of one I built a year or so ago, same markings and everything.
Posted on 12/21/23 at 7:14 am to Darth_Vader
Your 1/48 reminds me when I was still hand painting. Tons of brush strokes. Too much paint.
This 1/72 Jo Han Kit I built about five years ago has all the same jacked up brush strokes as yours.
Posted on 12/21/23 at 7:19 am to One72
Great job! If you ever get the chance to see a Corsair fly at an air show, do it. You will see why the Japanese called them “Whistling Death”. 
Posted on 12/21/23 at 7:30 am to zippyputt
My father was a Marine in Vietnam, so he was a particular fan of the Corsair.
I saw many as a child. The air shows were pretty loud.
I will take your advice and listen for the whistle when I get there.
Thanks.
I saw many as a child. The air shows were pretty loud.
I will take your advice and listen for the whistle when I get there.
Thanks.
Posted on 12/21/23 at 7:47 am to One72
quote:
This 1/72 Jo Han Kit I built about five years ago has all the same jacked up brush strokes as yours.
The strokes you see are Flory grime wash to give it a dirty look.
Posted on 12/21/23 at 7:52 am to One72
Nice! Never have heard of the profile series...although I don't build in 1/72. Looks heavy on the rivets. Great work!!!
Posted on 12/21/23 at 8:18 am to One72
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My father was a Marine in Vietnam,
mine too
Dad had some great WWII and post-WWII Corsair photos, as he flew them for a while. Unfortunately, one of my sisters has the photos so I'll never see them again.
Posted on 12/21/23 at 8:23 am to Darth_Vader
That Tamiya's kit, Darth?
Posted on 12/21/23 at 8:24 am to Spaceman Spiff
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That Tamiya's kit, Darth?
Indeed it is.
Posted on 12/21/23 at 8:26 am to One72
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This 1/72 Jo Han Kit I built about five years ago has all the same jacked up brush strokes as yours.
The reason your brush strokes are jacked up is because you didn’t thin your paint and you painted it on in way too thick layers. If you thin your paint and use thin even layers, that won’t happen.
This post was edited on 12/21/23 at 8:31 am
Posted on 12/21/23 at 9:50 am to Darth_Vader
quote:
The reason your brush strokes are jacked up is because you didn’t thin your paint and you painted it on in way too thick layers. If you thin your paint and use thin even layers, that won’t happen.
Airbrush is where it is.
Posted on 12/21/23 at 10:34 am to One72
didnt you post this before? and NOTHING and i mean NOTHING beats seeing one in person 
eta Pappy Boyington TYFYS :salute:
eta Pappy Boyington TYFYS :salute:
This post was edited on 12/21/23 at 10:35 am
Posted on 12/21/23 at 10:39 am to Spaceman Spiff
quote:
Airbrush is where it is.
I use to be an airbrush guy. But I discovered I really enjoy the time and effort it takes to hand paint and weather a model.
Posted on 12/21/23 at 10:47 am to Darth_Vader
Darth, I used to build plastic models when I was a kid (many years ago). I don't remember the brand names of the models I built, but they weren't great. At the time, I used Testor's plastic cement in tube to build them and then Testor's paint. I did both brush painting and a little spray painting. Every now and then I consider picking it up again. What are the recommended makes of plastic models? What type of glue/cement? Any other suggestions for someone who's considering getting back into the game?
Posted on 12/21/23 at 10:50 am to Darth_Vader
Here is my Tamiya. Excuse the pic quality (my son sent it to me since I’m at work) but I’ll take more later. This one is about 10 yrs old. Airbrushed with Model Master enamels. It resides in his room now. Done as Ira Kepford’s bird.,
This post was edited on 12/21/23 at 11:51 am
Posted on 12/21/23 at 11:09 am to One72
Love this! My grandpa flew the Corsair in WWII and in Korea. Beautiful plane with great lines.
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