1:72 Speedrun: F4U with droppable tank
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Before priming. It's a shame the tank sits too far forward. I followed the marks, but should learn not to blindly trust pre-internet Hasegawa research.
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Really happy how the engine turned out. Wash-paint-wash, Vallejo glossy black for the wash, AK Gunmetal grey paint
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Needed a bit of filler but mostly fits like a glove, with a bit of pressure and Tamiya ultra-thin
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The drop tank is detachable, thanks to magnets hidden inside the airframe. Just like I did with the Harrier
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Discovering that a black base layer or 2 would help, as well as mixing my "dark sea gray" to be less green..
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End of Day 2. Only needs a bit of satin varnish, weathering, pilot and canopy.
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Despite getting into a fight with some decals, I'm pretty happy with how most of it turned out. I did forget to pre-paint the yellow ring on the cowling and had to rush it, which is very visible.
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She is quite large next to a Mirage F1
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After 2 days and 1 short evening. Pilot is painted and the canopy is on. I did not even need glue for the canopy, it just snaps into place.
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The pilot is not glued either, but attached with a magnet in his torso. He has no legs, so he can be removed from the cockpit too.
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With drop tank..
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And without.. note the seamless attachment to the belly
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I'm thinking I might take some decals and weathering washes with me to "cheat" but this is the result at the deadline. Took about 14-18 hours
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At the delivery site, I addes these tiny decals on the gear doors.. and..
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A "bit" of weathering on the wings
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The grey wash turned out a bit stronger than intended, but better than hardly visible panel lines
Commenti
16 27 April, 19:58
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I really enjoyed doing a quick build with a deadline and a nice dark uniform paint scheme again. Never thought I'd be able to deliver something like this in just one weekend and a bit! And it motivates me to finish the tough camo on the Belgian Sea King.
Thanks for the likes!
P.S. to be clear, this is not an actual commissioned build but just for a friend who loves the Corsair
1 May, 20:44
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I've got the Tamiya 1/72 in my stash, will build it after my IAR-80
Nice job 👍👍 it's a really hard model to get a realistic look with 👌
4 July, 17:53
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Thanks, Mr D!
The dark color is forgiving of my brushing skill and Vallejo acrylics, so that helped!
Looking forward to both of those builds of yours! I should do an IAR 80 too at some point, perhaps with a figure inside representing my Romanian roommate. She's in this picture, disapproving of the Union Jack:
Sea Harrier FRS.1, 70s, magnets | Album by Fr3ak (1:72)
5 July, 15:21