chuck540z3 Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 “Wow” is the first word that comes to my mind. It’s hard to create something unique with this kit with so many terrific Corsairs out there already. You definitely have. The best part to me is your weathering which is stunning. What method did you use to chip the paint on the wings? You nailed it. Cheers Chuck turbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Brilliant piece of work Kirby! Paint and weathering are beautifully rendered. I hope mine turns out as well as yours has.. Cheers, Wolf turbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 That is something very special. a lot of talent on display with your Corsair Kirby- nicely done! cheers Pete turbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 I remember this build, Kirby! Yes, the kit is amazing but the work you performed on her is wonderful! I think watching this build unfold planted the seed in my mind to try and tackle the Tamiya F4U-1a kit myself. Thank you for the inspiration! turbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 On 6/1/2020 at 7:41 PM, CZPetrP said: WOW, beautiful. Very nice surface and weathering. On 6/2/2020 at 12:11 AM, Grissom said: Kirby, Put down that hammer - you nailed it! Beautiful work. Cheers, Wayne 12 hours ago, Pete Fleischmann said: That is something very special. a lot of talent on display with your Corsair Kirby- nicely done! cheers Pete Thanks very much Petr, Wayne and Pete, appreciate it! On 6/2/2020 at 12:34 AM, chuck540z3 said: “Wow” is the first word that comes to my mind. It’s hard to create something unique with this kit with so many terrific Corsairs out there already. You definitely have. The best part to me is your weathering which is stunning. What method did you use to chip the paint on the wings? You nailed it. Cheers Chuck Thanks very much for your kind words Chuck. Chipping on the wings was double layer hairspray using aluminium and zinc chromate primer colours. A trick was to use Tamiya Flat Aluminium as the base rather than a shiny metalizer and thin hairspray layers which gave the top coat some grip resulting in smaller and more controllable chips. On 6/2/2020 at 1:22 AM, Wolf Buddee said: Brilliant piece of work Kirby! Paint and weathering are beautifully rendered. I hope mine turns out as well as yours has.. Cheers, Wolf Thanks Wolf, I'll back you in from what I've seen! 8 hours ago, Thunnus said: I remember this build, Kirby! Yes, the kit is amazing but the work you performed on her is wonderful! I think watching this build unfold planted the seed in my mind to try and tackle the Tamiya F4U-1a kit myself. Thank you for the inspiration! Thanks John, your builds have been an inspiration to me too so glad I could return the favour! Thanks everybody for the kind comments, very humbling coming from the great builders around here! coogrfan and chuck540z3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale32 Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Hi Turbo, great result! Love the fuel stains and all round grubbiness, my style of weathering, so much to look at. Is there a WIP thread? Would love to see the painting process and weathering. Cheers Bevan turbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miloslav1956 Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Very nice Corsair! turbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 On 6/3/2020 at 4:03 PM, Scale32 said: Hi Turbo, great result! Love the fuel stains and all round grubbiness, my style of weathering, so much to look at. Is there a WIP thread? Would love to see the painting process and weathering. Cheers Bevan Thanks a lot Bevan! Have sent you a DM. On 6/3/2020 at 5:24 PM, Miloslav1956 said: Very nice Corsair! Thanks a lot Miloslav, love your models too! Scale32 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 On 6/4/2020 at 2:35 AM, turbo said: Thanks a lot Bevan! Have sent you a DM. Thanks a lot Miloslav, love your models too! I agree, a beautiful build! May I post it on the website? turbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo Posted June 5, 2020 Author Share Posted June 5, 2020 1 hour ago, LSP_Ray said: I agree, a beautiful build! May I post it on the website? Sure thing Ray, please go ahead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 The weathering on your build is absolutely amazing! Your build is a true masterpiece. Well done. Mike turbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Thanks Mike, appreciate the kind words. The weathering on this build took me a fair way out of my comfort zone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 On 6/5/2020 at 4:59 PM, turbo said: Sure thing Ray, please go ahead! Finally posted the article. Great job! daveculp and turbo 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 How did I miss this one? It's brilliant! Kev turbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Outstanding build in all respects! Ernest turbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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