Robert Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 (edited) Hi everyone, this is my maiden built kit here on LSP. I chose to do VF-17 Sqn Cdr Tom Blackburn's F4U-1A "Big Hog". This is my first venture into larger scale planes. As I mentioned in my WIP thread, I'm fairly new at the hobby. This is the popular 1/32 F4U-1A Tamiya kit and everything is right out of the box with no added aftermarket bits. I apologize for the poor photos but right now I'm just trying to learn the modelling side of things- when I get that sorted perhaps I'll move on to better photography Thanks for all the encouraging words in the WIP thread and thanks for taking the time to check out my interpretation of this beautiful bird. Edit** Well I’ve begun my 2nd attempt at this same kit, this time a marine scheme and I picked up these goodies. I got a new display case that is holding this model but if I manage to improve on this 2nd attempt, then perhaps this one will get bumped. I love this Tamiya case, it fits the 1/32 Corsair like a glove. Edited February 20, 2019 by Robert Old Dog, Jan_G, nmayhew and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 looks pretty damn cool to me! Robert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Well, didn't that turn out a peach! Excellent work, Robert. My only critique would be that I think it's too glossy, even for a new bird. But that doesn't take anything away from what a terrific job you've done with it. Kev Robert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigor Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 That is nice. Well done. What's next? Robert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 2 hours ago, LSP_Kevin said: Well, didn't that turn out a peach! Excellent work, Robert. My only critique would be that I think it's too glossy, even for a new bird. But that doesn't take anything away from what a terrific job you've done with it. Kev Thanks Kev, I appreciate the feedback. I went back and had a second look and then checked other aircraft photos and I agree. I've now gone back and gave it a duller coat and retook the photos- hopefully this is better. Thanks again for your help! LSP_Kevin and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 I like it! It's a good looking model. Are the current pics in the thread with the duller clear on? Robert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Very nice Corsair! Robert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Nice one Bob !! Robert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 On 2/6/2019 at 12:50 PM, rigor said: That is nice. Well done. What's next? Thanks, as crazy as this might sound-I ordered the exact same kit and I'm going to do it again only this time a Marine scheme. The new kit just arrived today but I'm starting a 1/48 Spit right now. This one is next. On 2/6/2019 at 8:40 PM, Out2gtcha said: I like it! It's a good looking model. Are the current pics in the thread with the duller clear on? Yes these are updated although I had an old shot of the glossier coat which I removed. Do you think it's still too glossy? Thanks for the nice compliments guys Out2gtcha and KUROK 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Looks great to me and you can apply the experience on the new kit. Cheers Dennis Robert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 8 minutes ago, Robert said: Yes these are updated although I had an old shot of the glossier coat which I removed. Do you think it's still too glossy? Nope! That's why I asked, since I didn't think it looked too glossy at all. Well done! Robert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircare84 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Very nice build Bob ! Thanks for posting. Robert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 Thanks guys, much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misha71 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 very nice looking corsair Robert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fvdm Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 This is indeed a very nice looking corsair. Wel done Robert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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