F4U-1A Corsair somewhere on Pacific Islands
So, here we start with a new project - "must be done item in 1/32", famous Tamiya kit. I begin with the office - I don't bother the pin marks, they won't be visible when fusalge halves will be closed. Painted with Gunze C351. I have ordered a set of wet transfers from HGW for this project, having previous positive experience with them when doing FW190 and applying positive rivets. But the set contains two types of stencils on a sheet, wet transfers and regular stencils. And the regular stencils for the cockpit turned out to be the nightmare - it was impossible to remove them from carrier paper, they were tearing apart with a just little touch. I thought it was because I kept them too long in water but it was not the case. They were tearing into pieces even when gently moist with a brush. The first stencil with the diagrame I managed sucsesfully placed on proper position with no major problem but the other one beneath I had to place in three separete pieces. Other were cracking and falling apart, eventaully I gave up very disapointed. I ordered stencils from Barracuda and had to wait three weeks for the delivery.I wanted be smart and save some money but now I had to pay twice. At least I still have the wet transfers for the markings on the outside which Barracuda does not provide....
The last successful attempt with HGW stancils, once postioned does not try to move it. Some chipping with hairspray.
Meanwhile when waiting for Barracuda stencils to arrive,I did some work on the tail section.
I have used Yahu IP. After a few correction to make it fit with a kit part I am happy with the look. Yahu products will always be my first choice, there is nothing you can compare to it in terms of quality of details and sharpness.
Cockpit done with Barracuda stencils. They were much easier to handle then those from HGW, after couple of seconds in water they easily moved out from the carrier paper with sharp ended tweezers. I have choosen Corsair staioned on Pacific Islands, so I heavily used light grey pin wash to imitate dust and sand from outside.
The seat belts obviously from HGW, as well heavily washed.
Did some extra wiring.
My attempt to make the excellent Tamiya's P&W R-2800 engine. I am not very happy with the ignition wirings which were made of lead wire - there were 0,2 mm size and very prone to bend in places where I did not intend. It took me two evenings to finish it. I must work out some different sort of materials for the future projects.
On a remot Pacific island...
Kommentarer
46 27 May 2023, 22:10
Mr James
Beautiful work thats gone into that cockpit. A shame to fit it into the fuselage
Beautiful work thats gone into that cockpit. A shame to fit it into the fuselage
29 May 2023, 14:44
Leszek Cader
Thank you Guy for a thumb!
@ Mr James - I would call that 'collateral damage' involved in this profession 😉. Maybe that's why I don't make any pre or postshading stuff at all, too much hassle with it and all effect is eventually gone...
Thank you Guy for a thumb!
@ Mr James - I would call that 'collateral damage' involved in this profession 😉. Maybe that's why I don't make any pre or postshading stuff at all, too much hassle with it and all effect is eventually gone...
29 May 2023, 18:14
Leszek Cader
Thanks Villiers de Vos. Indeed very time consuming but this is all fun about it!
Thanks Villiers de Vos. Indeed very time consuming but this is all fun about it!
1 June 2023, 18:26
Mr James
Lovely painting and very good chipping effect on the wing. Turing out nice 🙂
Lovely painting and very good chipping effect on the wing. Turing out nice 🙂
25 June 2023, 21:09
Michael Kohl
The level of detail in this scale is impressive and you make full use of it. I like the paint job too.
The level of detail in this scale is impressive and you make full use of it. I like the paint job too.
26 June 2023, 07:10
Leszek Cader
Many thank Jan and Guy. I am actually pretty happy with this project... because I have done it the way I planned (which might sound weird) but whith my present skills that a kind of achievement. Anyway job done, time for the next one...
Many thank Jan and Guy. I am actually pretty happy with this project... because I have done it the way I planned (which might sound weird) but whith my present skills that a kind of achievement. Anyway job done, time for the next one...
2 July 2023, 19:25
Markus Antonius
This model looks really impressive - although i am not a fan of heavy weathering (this plane looks like it was sitting on an island for more than 10 years) - but it looks WOW
This model looks really impressive - although i am not a fan of heavy weathering (this plane looks like it was sitting on an island for more than 10 years) - but it looks WOW
3 July 2023, 08:12
Leszek Cader
Thank you Neuling, as usually appreciate your comments.
Thanks Markus. I was trying to keep the balance and not overdo with weathering wben doing this project though there are many pictures of Corsairs from those days showing that they were sometimes pretty filthy and worned out. I must say I was tempted to add more dirt, sand and chipping more in some areas. IMHO the one I did would be sitting on the beach no more than 10 months... 😉
I am really glad with your WOW !
Thank you Neuling, as usually appreciate your comments.
Thanks Markus. I was trying to keep the balance and not overdo with weathering wben doing this project though there are many pictures of Corsairs from those days showing that they were sometimes pretty filthy and worned out. I must say I was tempted to add more dirt, sand and chipping more in some areas. IMHO the one I did would be sitting on the beach no more than 10 months... 😉
I am really glad with your WOW !
3 July 2023, 19:51