Tamiya 1/32 F4U-1 Corsair

[Nikola Topalov]

Hi all,

Here is my take on Tami's wonderful Corsair. Definitely the best kit that I have encountered so far.

Built time was 294h.

Aftermarket used:

- Barracuda resin wheels

- HGW seatbelts

- EagleCals decals

- cockpit stencils

Scratch built cowling flaps cables.

Paints used - Tamiya and Gunze Mr. Color

Weathering with Tamiya and Ammo washes, AK pencils and Revell pigments

Noted mistakes made - seatbelts should go over the bracing bar, the camo demarcation line between the medium blue in insignia white should be more wavy (as per the only reference photo which I found instead of artwork), the prop doesn't appear to have yellow ends in the photo, but Tamiya says that it does. But I am not a rivet counter so it is what it is... :)

Also, I have deliberately exaggerated chipping and fuel leak marks to have some fun with it. :) 

The dark blue was very hard to photograph, with my skills at least. It was also relatively hard to work with. Almost like working with black. Didn't expect that at all.

I will try to make some better photos and repost if I find time and will. 

 

Best,

Nikola

 

 

 

[Nikola Topalov]

Some WIP photos:

 

 

[DocRob]

Love the looks and weathering. I have built two of these, one birdcage and one later model. These Tamiya kits are the perfect canvas to paint and weather. Wear and tear are great with your Corsair.

Cheers Rob