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1/32 Tamiya F4U-1 Corsair "Birdcage" - Reluctant Dragon - VMF-213


Brett M

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21 hours ago, JeepsGunsTanks said:

Wow, what an amazing looking build! The Bird cage Corsairs have always been my favorites. They were the model that earned the Corsair a rep for being problematic. 

 

Just a fantastic build, you should be proud. 

 

I love that bottom window. 

Thanks! Definitely appreciate it. I realized after posting (and you commenting) I never shot anything from the bottom. I may have to rectify that!

21 hours ago, AlbertD said:

I've enjoyed following your build. The results are absolutely spectacular. 

Thanks Albert! Glad it was a fun ride!

21 hours ago, LSP_Kevin said:

That's up there with the best Corsair builds I've seen, Brett!

 

Kev

Thanks Kev, really appreciate it. John set a high bar; I didn't match, but hopefully it's near!

18 hours ago, aircommando130 said:

Wow! That's awesome! Well worn but carrying the fight to the Japanese in the Pacific! 

 

Cheers...Ron

Thanks Ron!

17 hours ago, chuck540z3 said:

 

Ditto, which is hard to do since there are so many great ones.  Also, as I mentioned in your WIP thread, this is pure art at its finest in modeling and like any art, there won't be another Corsair that looks just like this one.

 

Bravo,

Chuck

Thanks Chuck! Compared with your work, not sure it's up there in the same airspace :)

15 hours ago, reconspit said:

...plain beautiful...., great job!!!:wub:

Thanks!

14 hours ago, MikeC said:

Very nicely done.  :goodjob:

Thanks Mike!

14 hours ago, LSP_Ray said:

Turned out absolutely gorgeous!! Weathering is spot on!

:clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2:

Thanks Ray!

14 hours ago, machine_marty said:

Beautiful build, really inspirational :clap2::goodjob:

Thanks Marty! 

12 hours ago, MikeMaben said:

That's reeaaaal perty Brett.  Doesn't get much better than that.    :clap2::clap2::clap2::speak_cool:

 

 

Thanks Mike! I'm just not showing the bad side ;)

11 hours ago, Lothar said:

That's undoubtedly one of the best LSP models I've ever seen - I take a deep bow:bow:

Lothar

Thanks Lothar! Dunno if it's one of the best, but I appreciate it!

10 hours ago, Miloslav1956 said:

Very nice Corsair! :goodjob:

Thanks Miloslav!

10 hours ago, Warbird said:

Brilliant, especially the camo fading/tonal variations and the chipping.

Congrats

Thanks Warbird!

4 hours ago, CZPetrP said:

WOW. The prettiest Corsair I've seen. Beautiful.

I watched the building-The Finish is super. Congratulation.

 

Cheers

Petr

Thanks Petr, really appreciate the comments. 

 

Thanks everyone! Hopefully I can jump into another build soon :ph34r:

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14 hours ago, Kagemusha said:

It really is spot on, I don't think I've seen a better model. 

 

Looking forward to seeing you work your magic on the Dauntless. 

 

Thanks, definitely appreciate it. Dauntless might be a bit while I collect bits and bobs for it :)

10 hours ago, Dpgsbody55 said:

Such an amazing build and the final result is brilliant. :bow:

 

Cheers,

Michael

Thanks Michael, glad you like!

3 hours ago, The Madhatter said:

Holy good deity that's an awesome Birdcage! Loved the WIP thread. I always thought your scifi builds were amazing but I'm seriously blown away at how awesome your real subjects are. 

The weathering is perfect.  It makes me want to buy one

Thanks Si! Pick one up, with your level of work (Star Destroyer anyone??) you'd build an absolute beauty of a Corsair. (Sci Fi build might be coming.....Bandai AT-ST is on the bench now as an option).

10 minutes ago, Troy Molitor said:

Well done Brett.   The weathering on this birdcage turned out well for you.  

Thanks Troy, appreciate the comment.....first time doing heavier weathering, it's a good start :)

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On 3/25/2020 at 8:09 AM, crobinsonh said:

Superb build and finish. Now I am going to read your WIP!

 

On 3/25/2020 at 11:14 AM, Pete Fleischmann said:

Outstanding Brett- truly outstanding.

 

cheers

 

Pete

 

On 3/26/2020 at 2:23 AM, Gazzas said:

Wow, what an eye-catcher, Brett!

 

Brilliant!

 

On 3/26/2020 at 4:59 AM, red Dog said:

I followed the WIP in awe and the final result is no less flabbergasting.

Congrats on a great final model. It is very inspriring 

 

On 3/26/2020 at 6:26 AM, Out2gtcha said:

Amazing!  A real standout, and that is saying something with all the amazing models round here. The paint and weathering are especially nice!

 

8 hours ago, misha71 said:

really great corsair model

well done

 

1 hour ago, turboprop4 said:

Fantastic build!  Congratulations :clap2:

Thanks everyone, really appreciate the comments. Hopefully my next LSP can be as good.

 

Brett

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