Tamiya 1/32 F4U-1 Corsair "17-F-13" (VF-17)

[beaz]

Thanks!

 

The included pilot figure is wearing the entire harness minus the strap sections that attach to the back of the seat, so the current plan is to use cut-down straps from Radu's "1/32 US Seatbelts" set trimmed right up to the first set of buckles. We'll see how well I can integrate the two with a little stick-glue and a bit of paint...

[JeffH]

Looks really great so far!

 

When I do mine I will use RLM70 for the interior...as we all know it's the exact same color

as the German planes that bombed Pearl Harbor (Animal House FTW! )

[oddmanrush]

Wow, beautiful work so far! Keep it up!

[beaz]

Thanks again guys.

 

I'm quite the inexperienced figure painter and am having a second go at finishing the pilot after muffing the first attempt and stripping the paint back down to bare primer. Have spent a good bit of time researching and working out suitable Vallejo mixes for his final palette.

 

So here he is all base coated, minus goggles and mask hose: 

 

 

Wanted to paint his face before I attach the clear plastic goggles, which will be tinted a light clear amber on the inside. Then just have to put on the final colors, highlights and shadows, and then it'll be back to the airframe.

[repeater]

Great start with the pilot.

 

Figure painting is on my 'must acquire' skills list..

 

Tim

[rkranias]

work in progress and learning skills progressing on the figure.  painting figures beyond my skill sets.  great job on the redo.

[JonathanReed]

Looks gorgeous!    Waiting for more!