JohnB Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 I've been considering redoing this particular Corsair model so now I'm going to get with the program. The overall blue/gray I used on it just doesn't look "right" to me now. I'm going to repaint the whole a/c except for the undersides. I intend to mark it as it was before repainting (unless I come across another Corsair I like better and haven't done yet which is unlikely as I've built 10 Birdcage Corsairs). This is just something I've been thinking about for a while. We'll see how it turns out. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 John Nice plan and gong to be a treat to follow. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Nice plan and gong to be a treat to follow. I hope it works out well Peter. We will see. 🙄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 I've decided to go with this a/c instead of just repainting, etc and using the "old" scheme. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 Repainting under way..... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Wow, impressive re-do. Can't believe you got the glass out without it breaking. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 1 hour ago, BlrwestSiR said: Wow, impressive re-do. Can't believe you got the glass out without it breaking. It should be a attractive Corsair when done. It will need some weathering but I don't plan to go all out on that. Enough is enough I think. Those 2 little windows popped right out. Nary a problem. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 John Nice progress on the redo - looking mighty good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Nice progress on the redo - looking mighty good. I think it will look good. A better color scheme I think. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 Painting and decaling done. Next will be a clear flat overall. Then fading/weathering. So far I think it looks really good. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 John Looking fantastic ... new life into a shelf queen who had seen better days. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 2 hours ago, Peterpools said: John Looking fantastic ... new life into a shelf queen who had seen better days. Yes indeed Peter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Wow, how did you get the wings off, or they were not attached? Nice re-do, for sure. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 2 hours ago, CANicoll said: Wow, how did you get the wings off, or they were not attached? Nice re-do, for sure. They weren't glued in place so they slid right out. Thanks. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 Done with this one. https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/20037-birdcage-corsair-redo-completed/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 John Just over the other forum - what a tremendous redo and the Corsair looks awesome. Weathering is light and so very realistic. 🏆 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Just over the other forum - what a tremendous redo and the Corsair looks awesome. Weathering is light and so very realistic. 🏆 Thank you Peter. I think I'd say the weathering is somewhat more than "light" but that's just how I see it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 John The weathering was perfectly done and enhanced the build as compared to heavily weathered models that should be displayed in at least a vignette for time and place. I should have been clearer in my original post. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 1 minute ago, Peterpools said: John The weathering was perfectly done and enhanced the build as compared to heavily weathered models that should be displayed in at least a vignette for time and place. I should have been clearer in my original post. No problem Peter. Different strokes for different folks as they say LOL. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John The weathering was perfectly done and enhanced the build as compared to heavily weathered models that should be displayed in at least a vignette for time and place. I should have been clearer in my original post. I agree with you ,Peter. I have seen some aircraft so heavily weathered, if it were a real airplane, it would have been so heavy it never would have got off the ground. This weathering is spot on. As always, John’s talents shine. Jeff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 1 hour ago, Jeff said: I agree with you ,Peter. I have seen some aircraft so heavily weathered, if it were a real airplane, it would have been so heavy it never would have got off the ground. This weathering is spot on. As always, John’s talents shine. Jeff Thank you for the nice comments Jeff! Very much appreciated. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do335b6 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Looking Good 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 3 hours ago, do335b6 said: Looking Good Thank you! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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