Tamiya 1/32 Corsair, VF-17 Bougainville, 1944

[robertandy]

Well here she is, my interpretation of Big Jim Streig's #3.  I decided not to go with red surrounds as I feel the evidence is stronger that they were painted over by the time they got to the Solomon's.  I do however believe that most if not all the original aircraft that arrived at Ondongo, were showing red through the blue that had been painted over them.  I got some of my photos a little too blue when editing them, so know the ones that are more subdued capture the color better.  I used Vector cowl, Barracuda wheels, Eduard fabric seat belts, Eagle Edition, Techmod (From the AJ press book) and kit decals.

Rob

 

[LSP_Kevin]

Wow, that is really lovely work! Very effective and convincing weathering. May I publish it on the website?

 

Kev

[Jasta 14 addict]

Now that's what i call a very nice modeled and painted Corsair, congrats

 

Greetz

 

Danny

[robertandy]

Yes Kevin, please do!  And thank you!

[Michael]

Exceptional work!  From where did you source the prop?

[Stinger16]

Awesome looking bent wing

[robertandy]

Thanks everyone, Michael I got the prop from a fellow over on Hyperscale, I am not sure what kit it is from, possibly the Hasegawa Hellcat.

[joe]

That looks great, nicely weathered too.

[MikeC]

Looks good. 

[Miloslav1956]

 Nice   

[alaninaustria]

Outstanding build and very true in terms of historical accuracy! Beautiful!!

Cheers

Alan

[dodgem37]

Pretty gosh darn good work there, Rob.  Love what you've done.  Superb detailing.

 

Sincerely,

Mark

[Guest Peterpools]

One terrific looking Big Bent Wing Bird. Very nice representation of a war weary and Corsair

:thumbsup:

Peter

[Shoggz]

Superb! Exemplary weathing sir.

[BiggTim]

Wow, top shelf! Sweet weathering. The effect with the red surround showing through is excellently done.