DoogsATX Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 My next build is ready to go! After playing around with jets for some months, it's time to get back to form with a proper piston-driven prop. I was one of the few that wasn't disappointed when Tamiya launched their Corsair line with the Birdcage, and not an F4U-1A or -1D. Probably because I'd already found an exact birdcage I wanted to do in 1/48...so here was a chance to do it bigger! This is "Tojo Eats S***!" from VMF-222. A very weather-beaten Corsair indeed, except for the new-looking prop. Note the mismatched tires, the lack of the usual sealing tape ahead of the windscreen, the non-standard insignia, and the dark blue on the leading edges of the wings (vs. the blue gray/light gray for the rest). This will be a fun one to build...and weather. I've got a little bit of aftermarket to throw at this one. - Barracudacals decals + cockpit stencils - Barracudacals wheels (two sets to match the mismatched wheels) - Radu's microtextile harness + canopy mask Looking to get started very soon. Bill Cross and Uilleann 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Also notice the cowl flaps do not extend around the top of the cowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Great subject, I alway wondered about this bent wing. Painting and weathering looks like a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Also notice the cowl flaps do not extend around the top of the cowl. Not sure about this, but I think the flaps don`t go all around the cowling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 This is a really outstanding kit and makes for a very enjoyable build. I look forward to following along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogsATX Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share Posted June 6, 2014 Not sure about this, but I think the flaps don`t go all around the cowling. They don't. There's a spot right up top about two flaps wide where there aren't any. shepard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brahman104 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Looking forward to seeing this one Matt. Given what you did with the B-25 it's going to be spectacular! Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Nice choice. I'm debating about this one, as well--but I'll need an extra set of tires to do the mismatch! Cheers, Tim W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Matt Looking forward to following your build and enjoying your progress as you go. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hansen Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 It's a nice kit. You're gonna love it. -d- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepard Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Im just with Loic... :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogsATX Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 Almost wrapped up with the cockpit. I'd say it's about 90% there. Still have to deal with the gunsight and two levers, and I'm contemplating adding some pigments or maybe a "dust" wash, since you just know sand and crushed coral had to find its way inside. A few notes: The cockpit is painted in Tamiya XF-26 Deep Green (a good stand-in for Dark Dull Green) and Vallejo black, with a few other Vallejo and Tamiya paints for the detail work. The green got a wash of Vallejo Olive Green. Which honestly darkened it a lot more than I'd been expecting. Considering all the debates between DDG and black, I'm in firm FICE mode on that one. Drybrushing was done with MM Enamel Dunkelgrau. Cockpit stencils are from the Barracuda stencil set. Overall rather nice but very fiddly. It was also disappointing that most of the IP stencils were actually too big to fit. Seatbelts are RB textile belts. Also very nice. Also decided to go ahead and paint the fuselage area that will be covered by the port glass. I snagged this bottle of Scalefinishes Blue Gray back when the Corsair came out, out of frustration at basically every other Blue Gray. I've been crazy curious how well this stuff sprays. In a word - AMAZING. You can see the results here on the fuselage test-fit. Spikelhund 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 The cockpit is simply amazing, wish I had some of your skills !! Lothar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutik Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 The good ol' Tamiya magic. Looks very nice! BTW, the word you are looking for at the headline is: Sushi! Regards - dutik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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