JohnB Posted March 21, 2024 Posted March 21, 2024 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
Peterpools Posted March 22, 2024 Posted March 22, 2024 John Nice plan and gong to be a treat to follow. 2
JohnB Posted March 22, 2024 Author Posted March 22, 2024 On 3/22/2024 at 12:23 PM, Peterpools said: John Nice plan and gong to be a treat to follow. Expand I hope it works out well Peter. We will see. 🙄 1
JohnB Posted March 22, 2024 Author Posted March 22, 2024 I've decided to go with this a/c instead of just repainting, etc and using the "old" scheme. 3
BlrwestSiR Posted March 22, 2024 Posted March 22, 2024 Wow, impressive re-do. Can't believe you got the glass out without it breaking. 3
JohnB Posted March 23, 2024 Author Posted March 23, 2024 On 3/22/2024 at 10:30 PM, BlrwestSiR said: Wow, impressive re-do. Can't believe you got the glass out without it breaking. Expand 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
Peterpools Posted March 23, 2024 Posted March 23, 2024 John Nice progress on the redo - looking mighty good. 2
JohnB Posted March 23, 2024 Author Posted March 23, 2024 On 3/23/2024 at 11:12 AM, Peterpools said: John Nice progress on the redo - looking mighty good. Expand I think it will look good. A better color scheme I think. 2
JohnB Posted March 23, 2024 Author Posted March 23, 2024 Painting and decaling done. Next will be a clear flat overall. Then fading/weathering. So far I think it looks really good. 6
Peterpools Posted March 24, 2024 Posted March 24, 2024 John Looking fantastic ... new life into a shelf queen who had seen better days. 2
JohnB Posted March 24, 2024 Author Posted March 24, 2024 On 3/24/2024 at 12:04 PM, Peterpools said: John Looking fantastic ... new life into a shelf queen who had seen better days. Expand Yes indeed Peter. 2
CANicoll Posted March 24, 2024 Posted March 24, 2024 Wow, how did you get the wings off, or they were not attached? Nice re-do, for sure. 3
JohnB Posted March 24, 2024 Author Posted March 24, 2024 On 3/24/2024 at 2:55 PM, CANicoll said: Wow, how did you get the wings off, or they were not attached? Nice re-do, for sure. Expand They weren't glued in place so they slid right out. Thanks. 3
JohnB Posted March 24, 2024 Author Posted March 24, 2024 Done with this one. https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/20037-birdcage-corsair-redo-completed/ 2
Peterpools Posted March 24, 2024 Posted March 24, 2024 John Just over the other forum - what a tremendous redo and the Corsair looks awesome. Weathering is light and so very realistic. 🏆 2
JohnB Posted March 24, 2024 Author Posted March 24, 2024 On 3/24/2024 at 6:28 PM, Peterpools said: John Just over the other forum - what a tremendous redo and the Corsair looks awesome. Weathering is light and so very realistic. 🏆 Expand Thank you Peter. I think I'd say the weathering is somewhat more than "light" but that's just how I see it. 2
Peterpools Posted March 25, 2024 Posted March 25, 2024 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
JohnB Posted March 25, 2024 Author Posted March 25, 2024 On 3/25/2024 at 1:29 PM, 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. Expand No problem Peter. Different strokes for different folks as they say LOL. 2
Jeff Posted March 25, 2024 Posted March 25, 2024 On 3/25/2024 at 1:29 PM, 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. Expand 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
JohnB Posted March 25, 2024 Author Posted March 25, 2024 On 3/25/2024 at 2:33 PM, 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 Expand Thank you for the nice comments Jeff! Very much appreciated. 2
JohnB Posted March 27, 2024 Author Posted March 27, 2024 On 3/26/2024 at 10:37 PM, do335b6 said: Looking Good Expand Thank you! 2
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