JohnB Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 As you all know I love the Corsair and, as far as I'm concerned, the Tamiya kits are the best and a joy to build. I decided to build this one as one flown by Marion Carl. Paints used were Colourcoats, Model Master and Xtracolor. After market items are Barracudacast wheels and cockpit detail decals. The seat belts are by FineMolds. I haven't added the stretched sprue antennas yet as I'm sure they would get broken while taking photos. I hope you like the results of my efforts! 11 1
BlrwestSiR Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 She makes a very nice addition to your collection of Corsairs John. I need to do another one at some point. I'm only at two so far. Carl 3
JohnB Posted October 8, 2019 Author Posted October 8, 2019 On 10/8/2019 at 6:47 PM, BlrwestSiR said: She makes a very nice addition to your collection of Corsairs John. I need to do another one at some point. I'm only at two so far. Carl Expand Thanks Carl. Ya can't have too many Corsairs! LOL 3
1to1scale Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 Another fine Corsair! I know you are going to build another, so, How about a NAS Reserve Corsair next? 3
JohnB Posted October 8, 2019 Author Posted October 8, 2019 On 10/8/2019 at 8:16 PM, 1to1scale said: Another fine Corsair! I know you are going to build another, so, How about a NAS Reserve Corsair next? Expand Thanks! That is a good looking -4 and would make a great looking model if Tamiya will ever release that version. It would be possible to build a reserve -1D in a similar scheme as I have seen photos of those. Something to think about! 1
1to1scale Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 On 10/8/2019 at 9:03 PM, JohnB said: Thanks! That is a good looking -4 and would make a great looking model if Tamiya will ever release that version. It would be possible to build a reserve -1D in a similar scheme as I have seen photos of those. Something to think about! Expand Sorry, I posted the wrong pic, here is a 1D. 3
JohnB Posted October 8, 2019 Author Posted October 8, 2019 On 10/8/2019 at 9:45 PM, 1to1scale said: Sorry, I posted the wrong pic, here is a 1D. Expand Looks like a OOPS moment! 2
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted October 8, 2019 Administrators Posted October 8, 2019 That guy got a little sideways and had a genuine off roading experience. John, this model is truly gorgeous, as usual, and of course, it'll make a fine addition to the FB page, right? I give you credit though. I haven't even managed to get through my first Birdcage. It's such a beautiful kit, an so bloody precise, I missed carving and shaping so much I threw it all on the SOD. 3
JohnB Posted October 8, 2019 Author Posted October 8, 2019 On 10/8/2019 at 11:14 PM, Clunkmeister said: That guy got a little sideways and had a genuine off roading experience. John, this model is truly gorgeous, as usual, and of course, it'll make a fine addition to the FB page, right? Expand Thanks Ernie. Yes, I'll head on over there and post it. 2
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted October 8, 2019 Administrators Posted October 8, 2019 On 10/8/2019 at 11:16 PM, JohnB said: Thanks Ernie. Yes, I'll head on over there and post it. Expand Let me post it under the LSM name. I'll brag you up a bit more than might seem right doing it yourself. 4
JohnB Posted October 8, 2019 Author Posted October 8, 2019 On 10/8/2019 at 11:20 PM, Clunkmeister said: Let me post it under the LSM name. I'll brag you up a bit more than might seem right doing it yourself. Expand LOL OKAY Ernie. I wasn't able to post anything for some reason. 3
Wingco57 Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 Nice one John, I have always liked that classic Navy livery. Cheers Cees 3
GazzaS Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 Well done, John! I think it's about time you built a 1/32 scale aircraft carrier for all of these corsairs. 4
JohnB Posted October 9, 2019 Author Posted October 9, 2019 On 10/9/2019 at 6:22 AM, Wingco57 said: Nice one John, I have always liked that classic Navy livery. Cheers Cees Expand Thanks Cees, I'm glad you like it. 2
JohnB Posted October 9, 2019 Author Posted October 9, 2019 On 10/9/2019 at 9:28 AM, GazzaS said: Well done, John! I think it's about time you built a 1/32 scale aircraft carrier for all of these corsairs. Expand Thank you Gaz! That would be one heck of a display LOL! 2
JohnB Posted October 9, 2019 Author Posted October 9, 2019 On 10/9/2019 at 10:15 PM, Sir Desmond Glazebrook said: Beautiful model John. Expand Thanks, I appreciate that. 3
Jeff Posted October 10, 2019 Posted October 10, 2019 Expertly done, John.................. love the weathering, absolutely perfect......... just the right amount..... 2
JohnB Posted October 10, 2019 Author Posted October 10, 2019 On 10/10/2019 at 4:15 PM, Jeff said: Expertly done, John.................. love the weathering, absolutely perfect......... just the right amount..... Expand I'm glad you like it Jeff. Thanks. 2
Bomber_County Posted October 13, 2019 Posted October 13, 2019 Simply beautiful John, love the subtle weathering.....congrats 2
JohnB Posted October 13, 2019 Author Posted October 13, 2019 On 10/13/2019 at 4:44 PM, Bomber_County said: Simply beautiful John, love the subtle weathering.....congrats Expand Thanks Phil! 1
biggtim Posted October 14, 2019 Posted October 14, 2019 Holy cow!! John built a Corsair?? Who'd have thought... Good one, as usual, John!! Someday I will build just one of them... 1
JohnB Posted October 14, 2019 Author Posted October 14, 2019 On 10/14/2019 at 3:55 PM, biggtim said: Holy cow!! John built a Corsair?? Who'd have thought... God one, as usual, John!! Someday I will build just one of them... Expand Thanks Tim. You will be glad you did build one. Great kits and a pleasure to build.
Members Mikester Posted October 14, 2019 Members Posted October 14, 2019 The Corsair King strikes again! Beautiful work as always, John. 1
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