JohnB Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 I have decide to go on and get this one started. The biggest drawback right now is the heavy rivet details on the tops of the wings. My "solution", which seems to help minimize them, is brushing on a heavy coat(s) of Mr. Surfacer 500. Sand that smooth and overspray with Alclad Gray Primer/Microfiller. If needed spray twice. Here's a pic of the results of my 1st try. Quite a bit better I think. I don't plan, at least at this point, to do that to the whole airplane but I won't completely rule it out. I have the Aires cockpit set and gear doors ordered from SB. Also a new canopy set from Aerocraft Models in the UK. I have on hand some P-51 wheels from Barracudacast. Here's the a/c I intend to model. 4th FG flown by Deacon Hively. I haven't been able to find his markings in 1/32 so I will re-scale them from a 1/48 Aeromaster sheet and print 'em out on clear decal paper using my laser printer. Fingers crossed all will go well!!! 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 John Nice start and the wing rivets do look a lot better plus the panel lines seem a lot less prominent Riding with you all the way Keep 'em comin Peter 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JohnB Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Nice start and the wing rivets do look a lot better plus the panel lines seem a lot less prominent Riding with you all the way Keep 'em comin Peter Thanks Peter. I think after painting they will appear even better. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 53 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: LOL!!! 🤪 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 17 minutes ago, JohnB said: LOL!!! 🤪 TMI!!! On a separate note, great start there John. Carl 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 46 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: TMI!!! On a separate note, great start there John. Carl Thanks Carl!!! LOL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 This should be educational and as I have one in the stash a good guide. Cheers Dennis 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 Tops of both wings done. Underside areas are next. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Well buddy, looks like you're taking care of business ! Great start ! ....harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 14 minutes ago, harv said: Well buddy, looks like you're taking care of business ! Great start ! ....harv Trying to Harv! LOL Thanks! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 1 hour ago, JohnB said: Tops of both wings done. Underside areas are next. Very good surgery on the top wings John! Now they look much better and the surface is really smooth. Will look great under a coat of paint. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 16 minutes ago, Kaireckstadt said: Very good surgery on the top wings John! Now they look much better and the surface is really smooth. Will look great under a coat of paint. Fingers crossed! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 John Nice work on cleaning up both wing tops. Surely off to a good start. Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 3 hours ago, Peterpools said: John Nice work on cleaning up both wing tops. Surely off to a good start. Keep 'em comin Peter Thank you Peter. Next is the underside of the wings. I'm still undecided about the fuselage since it was not sealed, etc. However, reducing the heavy rivet details would enhance the looks of the finished model. A lot of work though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 John Completely agree and the right way to go. Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 Underside of the wings and tops of the horizontal tail surfaces done. 🤪 (I'm not trying to completely hide the rivet details, just minimize them. Painting should cover 'em up a bit too. I will fill the nav light holes and sand them out later.) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Hi John hard to see the rivets and details and that’s good for sure. Keep ‘em comin Peter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Nice progress there John. The rivets are definitely toned down. Can't wait to see a coat of primer and paint on them. Carl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Yah know for some reason this doesn't look like a Tamiya Corsair to me....lol She's looking good John. Ron G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 52 minutes ago, CrankyCrafstman said: Yah know for some reason this doesn't look like a Tamiya Corsair to me....lol She's looking good John. Ron G LOL Thanks Ron! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Nice pony John, love your idea on reducing the surface noise… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 7 minutes ago, Bomber_County said: Nice pony John, love your idea on reducing the surface noise… Thank you Phil. Not very difficult at all as the Mr. Surfacer is easy to sand. I'm still a bit undecided if I want to do that on the fuselage but I don't think I will. I might shoot some primer on there and decide then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 Getting some of the innards done. I was a little surprised that the Aires cockpit fits okay. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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