Popular Post curiouslysophie Posted October 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2021 (edited) Here is my rendition of the ‘bent-wing bird’. I used the Eduard cockpit (never again) & propeller, HGW belts & stencils, Barracuda Wheels, and a load of scratchbuilding! I did some super-detailing on the engine, cowl flaps, canopy fittings, and wheel bays. It is a fictional scheme from a Guadalcanal based unit, flown by the fictional Lt M. W. Hendrik. I hope you enjoy my build, I had great fun with the weathering on this one. I have come to love dirty aircraft and learned a good deal of new techniques for this plane (still not so great at them!). On to the pictures! Edited October 30, 2021 by curiouslysophie Fixed pictures chrish, Old Dog, denders and 50 others 52 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Awesome! Really well done Sophie. The weathering and paint are right up my alley. curiouslysophie and chrish 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curiouslysophie Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 4 minutes ago, Out2gtcha said: Awesome! Really well done Sophie. The weathering and paint are right up my alley. Thank you! I had a lot of fun getting her dirty. I think I’ll do it more in the future. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Winner, winner, chicken dinner! Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmbock Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 This is one of the finest Corsair-builds i've seen so far! Very well done! The weathering is spot on! Not to much, just right! Did you had problems with the Eduard set? The cockpit looks good in my opinion. Cheers! Lutz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff T Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Outstanding work Sophie! Superb weathering and finish there. Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curiouslysophie Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 Thanks everyone! I really appreciate your kind comments 19 minutes ago, Sturmbock said: This is one of the finest Corsair-builds i've seen so far! Very well done! The weathering is spot on! Not to much, just right! Did you had problems with the Eduard set? The cockpit looks good in my opinion. Cheers! Lutz That is very high praise, I don’t think it’s worthy of it! Thank you! The Eduard cockpit is superbly detailed but it just didn’t fit properly, and didn’t go into the fuselage well at all. I sort of bodged a solution to hide the gaps. If I was to do another one I would use the kit cockpit and super-detail it with things like the ANYZ switches and some scratchbuilding. A lot of the detail Eduard provide vanishes in the bottom once you seal it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_t Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Awesome work ! -Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 That Corsair is GORGEOUS, exactly how I wish mine turned out. You really nailed the grubby, stained look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveculp Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 It doesn't get any better than that. Looks real to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircare84 Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Very well done. One of the best Corsair's done yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Exquisite work and photography! Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steinerman Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Sophie, that is incredible. The detail you put into the engine and the overall "dirtying up" of the aircraft speaks of a lot of talent, time, and effort. The overall result is stunning! You should be commended for a job well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.W Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 (edited) Great finish. Weathering is also the most fun part for me, it really brings the model to life. The Birdcage is in my stash halfway build as well. What was it with the eduard cockpit? for me the rudder pedals were a challengeange Edited October 31, 2021 by O.W Kagemusha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Wow ! That is one beautiful piece of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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