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Completed 1/72 Academy F4F Wildcat

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    December 2002
Completed 1/72 Academy F4F Wildcat
Posted by 7474 on Friday, October 23, 2015 9:22 PM

I've been back home waiting to start sim training for the MD-11, finished the beast. I didn't put a clear coat to seal the decals in, as the decal solvent I have didn't do anything. I'll go get Solvaset and apply to the decals and then seal everything up, but for now I'm calling it done. 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    June 2003
  • From: Cavite, Philippines
Posted by allan on Friday, October 23, 2015 9:25 PM

Good call on the Solvaset. If that doesnt work...

 

Decal issues aside, its a beautiful build.  I like the weathering.

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

  • Member since
    December 2002
Posted by 7474 on Friday, October 23, 2015 9:45 PM

Thanks Allen, I appreciate it. My attention is now on my C-47, my brother visited earlier in the week and dropped off a few boxes full of model kits (Grumman Albatross, 747, 737, F-15, F/A-18, KA-3D Skywarrior) so I'll be busy. 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Friday, October 23, 2015 9:53 PM

Wow, awesome weathering, I'm amazed at how you can get those panel lines looking so distinct.  The Wildcat looks really good on that carrier display.  Great job.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

  • Member since
    December 2002
Posted by 7474 on Saturday, October 24, 2015 12:01 AM

Thanks Toshi, I've enjoyed your builds. Hope I can do more more often. The carrier deck was a bit of a hastle, glad it turned out okay. 

  • Member since
    December 2009
  • From: West Chester,Ohio
Posted by roger_wilco on Saturday, October 24, 2015 1:37 AM

Beautiful job on your Wildcat and the carrier deck is great too! 

"Build what YOU want, the way YOU want, and above all have fun!" - RIP Modeler Al. 

  • Member since
    October 2015
Posted by GazzaS on Saturday, October 24, 2015 5:02 AM

Nice Wildcat!  Love that you have it on a Carrie deck.

 

Gary

  • Member since
    December 2002
Posted by 7474 on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 11:55 PM

Thanks guys. Finally picked up some Solvaset yesterday, I'll try to get the decals finished up, otherwise I might paint the Stars and Circles

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 7:55 AM

Decals look fine to me, I can't see any silvering in the photos. Beautiful work on the fading- love how she turned out! 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

  • Member since
    February 2012
  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
Posted by lawdog114 on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 6:48 PM
Stunning....Weird seeing a Wildcat with stars and bars, usually just the star. Thanks for sharing...

 "Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    December 2002
Posted by 7474 on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 10:37 PM

I realized after it was painted that it was supposed to be an Atlantic F4F, I will order some proper decals and will apply them

  • Member since
    April 2005
  • From: Piscataway, NJ!
Posted by wing_nut on Thursday, October 29, 2015 9:22 AM
Nice build and presentation. Like it.

Marc  

  • Member since
    February 2010
  • From: Maine
Posted by Stage_Left on Friday, October 30, 2015 8:04 PM

I'm with the others- solid build, nice weathering and carrier deck base. Yes

Dave

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