Popular Post Thunnus Posted February 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2020 (edited) Here is my recently completed 1/32 Tamiya F4U-1a Corsair painted in one of Greg "Pappy" Boyington's purported mounts, BuNo. 17740. The Tamiya kit is an extraordinary state-of-the-art kit and doesn't need much to build up into an impressive model but I did take the liberty of adding a few aftermarket items: 1. Vector Resin Cowling 2. Barracuda Resin Wheels and Tires 3. HGW Fabric and Phototech Harness 4. Barracuda Cockpit Stencils 5. Montex Masks 6. True Details Resin Parachute 7. HGW Wet Transfer Stencils The complete build can be found here: The canopy is removable so that I can pose it in the closed or open position. I did not glue the wings into place so that transport would be easier. AK Real Colors acrylic paints were used for the exterior. Edited February 8, 2020 by Thunnus reconspit, Lud13, Bobs Buckles and 64 others 64 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Bettencourt Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Let me be the first to say HOLY CRAP! That is AWESOME. Well done! Rod GreyGhost, Uncarina, Thunnus and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Impressive work and an extremely well built model. You’ve definitely raised the bar! Thunnus and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 Thank you Rod and Brett! Here are some more photos... MARU5137, Greg W, Scale32 and 42 others 44 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 What a fantastic build, John! One of the most impressive Corsair models I've seen. May I publish it on the website? Kev Bobs Buckles, Thunnus, GreyGhost and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 7 minutes ago, LSP_Kevin said: What a fantastic build, John! One of the most impressive Corsair models I've seen. May I publish it on the website? Kev Thank you Kevin! Of course you may you use it on the website! Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 (edited) John, I'm going to lead off with WOW! Your paint and weathering demonstrates to good effect the continual use and the harsh environment this machine lived in. Just simply fantastic sir!!! Barry Edited February 8, 2020 by Barry Thunnus, MARU5137, Martinnfb and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Painting and weathering are exceptional. Far past my skill level. Dan MARU5137, Martinnfb, Thunnus and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircare84 Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 John, What a great build! The paint & weathering are first class. Nice touch with the parachute Thanks for posting. Larry Martinnfb and Thunnus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpgsbody55 Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 An exceptional build. The whole thing is just a work of art. Well done, Michael Martinnfb and Thunnus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerhard Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 After seeing this, I'm taking up Lego. Thunnus, Pup7309 and Martinnfb 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wackyracer Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Stunning and inspirational John. Martinnfb and Thunnus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconspit Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Amazing..., masterly build, I can only hope that mine would come out half as good as this bird! Great job! Thunnus and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Stunning work John! Your painting fading and chipping are top shelf. Martinnfb and Thunnus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 A thing of beauty Thunnus and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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