Trumpeter F4F-4 Wildcat

[alpinestar]

Thanks Fellas.

 

Paul, the blue was mixed from the Tamiya instructions that Dave J posted in this post (Cheers Dave!). 3 parts XF-18 to 1 part XF-2.

 

It does look a little dark to me though. I may try and lighten it and wash it out a bit with the weathering......

[Paulster]

I was thinking how it appeared spot on  to me.

[rkranias]

Really nice.  Look forwarded to see her all faded and dirtied up.

[Mikester]

Really looking good, Chris!

[oddmanrush]

Really fine work on that engine! Looking awesome

[alpinestar]

Hi All!

 

Well, finally an update.... I did lose the mojo on this for a while, but I'm back on the case. I started researching the next project, which is lethal for me because I tend to lose interest in the current build   .

 

So, I've been weathering. The intent was to make it look old and faded:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh, and that 'next project' that I've been researching? It's large, and it has balkenkreuz.........

 

Cheers,

 

Chris.

[Paulster]

Very nice. Love them Wildcats.

[Dave J]

Thats looking fantastic Chris!

[General]

Out-frikkin'-standing, Chris. You got the dirtied-up and worn  look very nicely.

The Stars 'n Bars are especially eye-popping. Trumpy did a very nice job with this kit.

 

I built the 'tubby thing' in braille scale a long ways back. The rugged, barrel shape stuck in my mind the most.

"Grumman - built strong like tractor, Baby!"

 

Regards

 

Rossco

[rkranias]

that Cat is looking great!

[JonathanReed]

Nice! Very Nice!  Looking forward to see her all finished up! 

[Mikester]

That looks outstanding, Chris.  Are you just using an airbrush to get the faded effect?

[BradG]

Nice work. Looks like she's been ridden hard and put away wet.

[alpinestar]

Hi Guys,

 

Well after taking a bit of a break I have finished this build. I will post the final pics in the finished thread.

 

Thanks all for following and for the comments!

 

Chris.