big matt Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 That blue is gorgeous! You are right, this plane looks amazing with the original insignia. I have wanted to do this plane since seeing a painting by Robert Taylor. Now I don't have to. I'll just lookk at yours. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesMetz Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I'm ... adding some light weathering (though not too much, as these were almost brand-spanking new machines, reaching VMF-124 in October 1941, and on the Canal in early 1943) Jon, Your weathering is excellent, in my opinion: clearly suggestive, yet almost subliminal -- and I know from personal experience how difficult achieving that effect can be. Charles Metz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 It really looks great Jon! Cheers, Loic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastzx Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 FINALLY the end of my carrier GB the failed GB so now I'm close enough so I can start on th rising sun GB J7W1 Shinden "Magniicent Lightnig" experimental interceptor. This is my Revell Corsair: Hasegawa F6F engine-wired rescribed entire plane - a first for me Pre-shaded paint job - another first for me seperated rudder & elevators Scratchbuit cowl flaps, oil cooler/intercooler intake and opened up oil cooler bypass ramps converted with Horizon vac Birdcage scallops and canopy Jerry Ruttman resin prop hub with original early style Revell blades Black Box resin cockpit - a first for me Resin wheels and tires Scratchbuilt landing gear from aluminum tube added detail to tailwheel assy Moskit exhausts scrounged early style markings for Ken Walsh's VMF-124 white 13 Early 1943 I think that is it - I still have a few details to add but wanted to move on to the next GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastzx Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 Another shot F4U-1 VMF-124 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastzx Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 one more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastzx Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 Ken Walsh was with VMF-124 they were the first Corsair squadron to get to Guadacanal on Feb 12 1943. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Hi Jon, I am glad to apparently be the first to comment your MAGNIFICENT work on that mighty bird. I love it! I just love this airplane and you have done justice to it IMO. Congratulations my friend. Cheers, loic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 A magnificent build Jon! Really well done, and congrats on finishing one! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Jeeez, how have I missed this thread till now, that is FANTABIDOZI - BRILLIANT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Jon, Your Corsair has turned out splendidly. You made a really good job of that conversion (I hope that my patterns come out half as good as yours). I love the final scheme - it really brings the model to life - well done Cheers Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastzx Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 This was a must build for me after seeing Murph's birdcage. Take an old revell and and a ton of aftermarket parts and lots of rescribing, etc, and it actually looks like an early Corsair. My favorite two changes were the resin cockpit (a first for me) and the really nice Moskit Corsair exhausts. I also love the blue-grey color scheme. I just had to do this one because Ken Walsh was the first "Corsair Ace" and VMF-124 was the first Corsair squadron to take the fight in the Solomans on the offensive. Rog Connent and Ken Walsh joked that he (Ken) was a Japanese ace due to the number of Corsairs he got shot down in, ditched , or plowed back into parked Corsairs on the line while trying to bring a damaged one back. Walsh went on later in the war to score one more victory in an F4U-4 bringing his total to 21 (all achieved in a Corsair) Thanks everyone! Nice to have encouragement. It sure feels good to get it finished and move on to the next. One last shot then on to the Shinden "Magnificent Lightning" J7W1 interceptor B-29 killer. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastzx Posted March 29, 2009 Author Share Posted March 29, 2009 Jon, Your Corsair has turned out splendidly. You made a really good job of that conversion (I hope that my patterns come out half as good as yours). I love the final scheme - it really brings the model to life - well done Cheers Derek Derek, I come nowhere near your abilities to create. That Tempest project is Awsome! I am lucky to achieve what I can only with russian plans and fuzzy photos. With respect, Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Very impressive result. A well done job ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Came out great Jon! Nice work!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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