F4U-1A Corsair 1:144 Jolly Rogers

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August 13, 2023
I sought guidance from modelers of arcair.com since many reference photos didn't have the color I expected. Perhaps my memory of the 1970's American television show affected my choices, but I selected a darker blue over grey and white scheme.
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August 13, 2023
AFV Club offers several build options for different weapons and references indicate that many squadrons had a variety flying at any given time.
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August 13, 2023
I did some mild weathering. Hard to know where to stop in this small of a scale.
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August 13, 2023
There was an option for a wings folded model, but that is a different kit from AFV entirely. And since I already have a hornet with folded wings, I opted for the alternative.
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August 13, 2023
After painting and some weathering, I sealed the model and applied decals. Then I gave it a flat coat and finished the weathering so that it would cover the decals and give it a more realistic appearance.
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August 13, 2023
The decals almost sucked onto the model when applied and I admit I lost a few since they did not allow for much adjustment. I used MicroSol and MicroSet and was pleased to observe the quality results match the contour and panel lines.
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August 13, 2023
I did use a combination of Tamiya black and brown panel line color. If I keep building warbirds though, I might need to source some grey wash as there are a lot of value in that "salty" appearance.
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August 13, 2023
The cockpit is sparse for details though. I added some white to "appear" as instruments and hoped that a sealed canopy would obscure it just enough.
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August 13, 2023
This time around instead of using tape for the belt buckles, I opted to just paint them in place. I think I may add some black/silver buckles later.
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August 13, 2023
Regretfully, a lot of the weathering is washed out against that dark blue top color. But I promise its there.
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August 13, 2023
I eventually came back and added antenna wire. There are a number of positions that could have been chosen. More commonly, I have found, the A1s did not have the forward mast. Oh well.
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August 13, 2023
Lots of weathering on the underside, but you really can't do too much here.
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August 13, 2023
Panel line wash in the wheel well helped the ribbing that is molded to the upper wing surface really stand out.
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August 13, 2023
I used and oily brown wash for the fuel tank. Plain white wash just not realistic in my opinion.
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August 13, 2023
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August 13, 2023
The air wings together.
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August 13, 2023
Interesting scale comparison.
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August 13, 2023
I can't wait to sourcing the next cold war bird for this project. Thanks for your views!

Comments

15 13 August 2023, 01:08

Rui
Great little airforce 👍

13 August 2023, 01:41

Spanjaard
love picture 16 🙂

16 August 2023, 10:29

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The fourth build to my Jolly Rogers project is the AFV Club Vought F4U-1A. This build was a bit overwhelming as their are several examples of color schemes and markings for Corsairs that flew the Jolly Roger livery on their cowling. I had intended to stick with VF-17 of the mid-war years. The AFV kit went together very well. I also built a 1C model with the 20mm canon and high velocity rockets. There was some stepping between the wings and fuselage, wing vents and cannon. But this wasn't insurmountable and I think I did well. Hope you enjoy the pictures.

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