Landlubber Mike Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Thanks guys for the positive vibes. I managed to get everything pretty much painted and assembled pre-clear coat/weathering over the weekend. Stayed up way too late last night to get to this point, but things were going well and I wanted to go with the good mojo. Looking back, I'm not sure that at my experience level hacking up a Special Hobby kit to add in half a dozen plus aftermarket items was a smart decision, but I'm pretty happy how this is turning out. It probably doesn't look like it, but getting the engine mounts, engine, cowl, bracket, etc. were hours of work! Lots of dry fitting, sanding, filling, etc. The CMK parts are very nice, but the instructions are not always the clearest at times. I almost cried when I accidentally snapped one of the V-shaped landing gears in half trying to drill in holes for the hydraulic cables, but somehow the modeling gods were with me and I managed to get it put back together without much trouble. Anyway, here are some pictures. Clear coat tonight, weathering later in the week, and hopefully done with this and the Wildcat by the end of the long weekend so I can start the group build. Thanks for looking in! 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 She’s looking good Mike. Actually, a collapsed LG Would be quite prototypical of the Buffalo 😉 Hubert 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Ha! It almost came to that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Mike Congrats on the save -as it's always something. Geez, you're making fantastic progress and the Buffalo looks awesome for sure. getting closer and closer to the finishing line and I can't wait to see her with all the markings on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Hey guys, I finished this one. Here are the completed pictures of the 339-23 originally given to the Australians, then went to the Americans. I even found a picture of the real one. Must have been scary looking down! Big window in the floor of the fuselage! 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 And here is the finished diorama. Figure from Aerobonus, oil drums, ladder and wheel chocks from Brengun. Thanks for looking in! 9 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Next up for me alongside the group build - the Special Hobby 1/32 239 Buffalo Finnish version with some goodies. My first official LSM, so maybe I'll post a separate build log, unless you guys want to keep them consolidated here. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Very nice! I picked up an F2A-2 "Yellow Wings" at a show last month. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Wow Mike, excellent !!.....harv 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 4 hours ago, denders said: Very nice! I picked up an F2A-2 "Yellow Wings" at a show last month. Nice! I love the Buffalo in the yellow wings scheme. When I first got the kit, I was thinking I'd just paint it as a yellow wings, but then realized that the conversion would take too much effort. Different nose lengths, bottom windows, etc. Looking forward to your build! 4 hours ago, harv said: Wow Mike, excellent !!.....harv Thanks Harv, really appreciate it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Fine work Mike 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 What beauty Mike, the Brewster looks absolutely gorgeous and a bit different with the unusual camo. But it's the detail work on the engine and landing gear, which pleases the eye. I always liked the stubby look of the Brewster, like a flying Robusto Cigar . Cheers Rob 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Really like that , the effect you've achieved with the paintwork is awesome . It's also bang on the money to your reference pic. 👍 Great work ! Looking forward to seeing your Finnish build too . 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Thanks Mike, Rob and PW! Really appreciate it! @DocRob, I always picture the Buffalo as a bulldog, especially with the stout body and landing gear stance. Not fancy looking at all, but ready to rumble. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 MIke Brilliant build - the added details and the unusual cammo scheme add to a spectacular build 🏆 Absolutely do a complete build thread for your upcoming 239 Buffalo - will be looking forward to following every step of the way. . 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 Thanks Peter, really appreciate it! I'll probably do the 239 alongside the Walrus GB, but I want to make sure that I get finished with the GB in time as spring usually gets pretty busy for me with kid activities, work, yard stuff, etc. But, with the 1/48 under my belt and really no aftermarket except plug and play pieces, it should be a fairly quick build. The hardest thing for me will be the camo scheme, as it's considerably more complicated than anything I've done to date. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 Mike Just go at your own speed and the Walrus will certainly a winner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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