1:72 Speedrun: F4U with droppable tank
Before priming. It's a shame the tank sits too far forward. I followed the marks, but should learn not to blindly trust pre-internet Hasegawa research.
Really happy how the engine turned out. Wash-paint-wash, Vallejo glossy black for the wash, AK Gunmetal grey paint
Needed a bit of filler but mostly fits like a glove, with a bit of pressure and Tamiya ultra-thin
The drop tank is detachable, thanks to magnets hidden inside the airframe. Just like I did with the Harrier
Discovering that a black base layer or 2 would help, as well as mixing my "dark sea gray" to be less green..
End of Day 2. Only needs a bit of satin varnish, weathering, pilot and canopy.
Despite getting into a fight with some decals, I'm pretty happy with how most of it turned out. I did forget to pre-paint the yellow ring on the cowling and had to rush it, which is very visible.
She is quite large next to a Mirage F1
After 2 days and 1 short evening. Pilot is painted and the canopy is on. I did not even need glue for the canopy, it just snaps into place.
The pilot is bot glued either, but attached with a magnet in his torso. He has no legs, so he can be removed from the cockpit too.
With drop tank..
And without.. note the seamless attachment to the belly
I'm thinking I might take some decals and weathering washes with me to "cheat" but this is the result at the deadline. Took about 14-18 hours
At the delivery site, I addes these tiny decals on the gear doors.. and..
A "bit" of weathering on the wings
The grey wash turned out a bit stronger than intended, but better than hardly visible panel lines
Комментарии
8 27 April, 19:58
FreakI really enjoyed doing a quick build with a deadline and a nice dark uniform paint scheme again. Never thought I'd be able to deliver something like this in just one weekend and a bit! And it motivates me to finish the tough camo on the Belgian Sea King.
Thanks for the likes!
P.S. to be clear, this is not an actual commissioned build but just for a friend who loves the Corsair
1 May, 20:44
