Tamiya Vought F4U-1D Corsair 1/48

[Pantherman]

After I rescribed the panel lines that were covered by the decal I reapplied the Mr. Mark Softer which really enhanced the lines once they setteled into the crevices.
I think after I apply a flat coat at the end they should look more like painted ensignias and hopefully mask the lumps and wrinkles from the varnish mishap.

It's looking really good to me, personally I like any "odd bits " as I think it gives your build a unique character that hasn't been seen before.
Sometimes I get so bogged down with getting it perfect that I try to improve the very thing that brings the build to life!!
Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

PM, you're probably right. I guess I'm too focused on trying to make it perfect. I think once I finish it will be OK.

At least now I know that Mr. Setter is fairly aggressive. That solution really sucks down the decal onto a surface.

Only my opinion on setting solutions;

I have Micro Sol and Micro Set and they do fairly well, I have Tamiya's Mark Strong too and that works better than Sol and Set. With those being good & better, respectively the two Mr. products, Set and Softer seem to have the best results. Mr. products seem to "melt" the decal and conform to more textures even with thicker decals.

 

[blakeh1]

Blake,

Kind of Iike I did for the P-38? Maybe not as hard though?

You , that was the concept and it looks like you already got it!

The dio sure is coming along nicely with the trees and tractor

 

[GaryG64]

Thanks Blake.
I have a few aftermarket figures I'll be adding. I know I'm not really that good at painting figures.
I'm also thinking of telephone poles and stringing lines between them (only a thought, for now).
My problem is I want to reach the finish line quickly to see the outcome. I have to remind myself that it's not a race.
Learning how to relax and have patience are the keys to this hobby. But the number one key, for me is to have fun!

 

[GaryG64]

Trying a new technique that I learned from Jon Bius. I did a little chipping with a dental tool and used a sanding stick along the surface of the decal. Tamiya decals are really thick so they can take the abuse. I sponged the top with Vallejo Aluminum Air then I smudged the paint in a downward motion to bring out the ribs of the fabric.

 

[blakeh1]

Nice effect!

 

[Pantherman]

Trying a new technique that I learned from Jon Bius. I did a little chipping with a dental tool and used a sanding stick along the surface of the decal. Tamiya decals are really thick so they can take the abuse. I sponged the top with Vallejo Aluminum Air then I smudged the paint in a downward motion to bring out the ribs of the fabric.

That's looking really good. I like the effect.
Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

Finished the build and decals. All that is left is reweather with sepia and grey wash coats on the decals.

Next, I'll reapaint the palm trees with better colors and create the diorama.

 

[darktater]

Very Nice!

 

[GaryG64]

Very Nice!

Thank you.

 

[GaryG64]

Finished.
I might put some textured sand on the land area and a shrub here and there.
I have some figures I'll be adding in the near future. Other than that, I believe I'm finished with this build. The airfield is a bit small for the 2 planes, but I don't expect them to be taking to the air anytime soon.

 

[darktater]

that's awesome!

 

[GaryG64]

Thank you!

 

[spruecutter]

Nice dio! I like the 2 USAAF pilots checking out the Corsair!

 

[GaryG64]

Nice dio! I like the 2 USAAF pilots checking out the Corsair!

Thanks. They are from my B-17G that is still on hold... until I find all of my windows.

 

[Pantherman]

Finished.
I might put some textured sand on the land area and a shrub here and there.
I have some figures I'll be adding in the near future. Other than that, I believe I'm finished with this build. The airfield is a bit small for the 2 planes, but I don't expect them to be taking to the air anytime soon.

Looking great, nice job. With the final touches done it will be awesome.
Pantherman

 

[blakeh1]

Figures look great, the weathering on the planes is excellent and I love the placement of things.

I know you mentioned adding some sand texture

If I might add a bit of ":what would I do":...

Currently it is so clean looking compared to everything else it kind of stands out and looks unfinished.

Could use some grime/oil staining and sand colored dusting etc... Something to break up the uniformity of it.

 

[GaryG64]

Figures look great, the weathering on the planes is excellent and I love the placement of things.

I know you mentioned adding some sand texture

If I might add a bit of ":what would I do":...

Currently it is so clean looking compared to everything else it kind of stands out and looks unfinished.

Could use some grime/oil staining and sand colored dusting etc... Something to break up the uniformity of it.

Absolutely. I agree with you. Thanks, Blake.

 

[spruecutter]

Nice work and good luck finding the windows. I just finished an old 1/72 Revell B-17F last year and luckily it had all it's windows!!! I still think Revell's old 60s molds were the best in shape.

 

[GaryG64]

Nice work and good luck finding the windows. I just finished an old 1/72 Revell B-17F last year and luckily it had all it's windows!!! I still think Revell's old 60s molds were the best in shape.

Thanks.
I have the windows, I just forgot where I put them. lol