Testors 1/72 Corsair: French Navy 1955

Thanks for the tip on airbrushing acrylics.I need to practice on some paint mules of mine before attempting to paint an actual model.I know that acrylics can be difficult to mask due to pull up with masking tape,I'm big on using primer (Testors or Tamiya) on anything I build.

Water based acrylic paints clean up a lot faster out of an air brush than oil paints do.

Thanks for the kind words 5-high! The last time I used an airbrush was back in the late 80's.Mostly did brush painting and rattle cans!

welcome back ..roger_ wilco...first time useing a airbrush eh ..not bad at all ....pretty bird i think ,,good job !!!!!....like to see the next one from yaa

Marc & Eric,

Thank you for the comments.It was a relaxing build overall.I used Testors Flat Sea Blue in the 1/4 ounce bottles and Testors Satin for the clear coat.I used a pilot figure from a Matchbox kit.It's also the first time I've used an airbrush in many,many years!

Douglas

I have fond memories of building that Corsair from Testors.  As you stated, it's a nice, simple model and when you're done, it looks like a Corsair.  Great job on the finish and the decals look great.  Congrats on a nice build!  I'd proudly keep it on my shelf.

Eric

Looks good. Must be nice to be back in the swing of things.