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F4U-1A Corsair (Quantico)

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  • From: Marathon, Florida Keys
F4U-1A Corsair (Quantico)
Posted by PaulieF on Sunday, August 21, 2016 11:09 AM

Looking to build the F4U-1A Corsair 1:32 like in this picture. Does anyone know the exact two color grays I would need to achieve this? Or better yet, is there a website where this information exists? Im fairly new to this so any help would be appreciated and thank you for your time!

I've been known to kiss a fish or two, with a little bit of tongue. Don't judge me. 


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Posted by PaulieF on Monday, August 22, 2016 6:22 PM

I've been known to kiss a fish or two, with a little bit of tongue. Don't judge me. 


On the bench: Hasegawa BF109E

In the hanger: 1/48 Tamiya De Havilland Mosquito

In the trash: Revell 1/48 B-25J Mitchell

 

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  • From: Between LA and OC, SoCal
Posted by oortiz10 on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 1:44 PM

Hey Paulie,

You're actually looking at full gray over white, but that scheme was on the AU-1 version of the Corsair. Check out this online article:

http://thanlont.blogspot.com/2011/06/brief-f4u-corsair-oriented-history-of.html?m=1

Hope this helps.

Cheers, 

-O

-It's Omar, but they call me "O".

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Posted by mississippivol on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 7:10 PM
O is correct, it is light gull grey with white underside and control surfaces. I had to do a double take, that is a 3 blade prop on that puppy. Looking forward to seeing your build!
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Posted by PaulieF on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 7:49 PM

Very helpful! Thank you so much for the info! 

I've been known to kiss a fish or two, with a little bit of tongue. Don't judge me. 


On the bench: Hasegawa BF109E

In the hanger: 1/48 Tamiya De Havilland Mosquito

In the trash: Revell 1/48 B-25J Mitchell

 

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  • From: Eufaula, Alabama
Posted by WannabeFarmboy on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 7:59 PM

Hey, Paulie. Looking forward to seeing that build. I've not done a corsair myself, but it was a great plane and I love seeing all the different versions people decide to do. 

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Posted by PaulieF on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 8:11 PM

Im using it more as a "practice" model. Im just getting back into it but its been a long time. Im not sure it will be worth showing you.. LOL! I figured Id pick an easy color scheme, nothing to extravagent. I really want to practive panel line washes and stuff like that. We'll see how it goes. I ended up getting a 1/48 scale because most of the 1/32 scale Corsairs and mega bucks, figured Id try ona Tamiya $30 version first. Wish me luck! 

I've been known to kiss a fish or two, with a little bit of tongue. Don't judge me. 


On the bench: Hasegawa BF109E

In the hanger: 1/48 Tamiya De Havilland Mosquito

In the trash: Revell 1/48 B-25J Mitchell

 

  • Member since
    August 2016
  • From: Marathon, Florida Keys
Posted by PaulieF on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 8:17 PM

mississippivol
O is correct, it is light gull grey with white underside and control surfaces. I had to do a double take, that is a 3 blade prop on that puppy. Looking forward to seeing your build!
 

 

I think that pic is from a video game or something.. 

 

I've been known to kiss a fish or two, with a little bit of tongue. Don't judge me. 


On the bench: Hasegawa BF109E

In the hanger: 1/48 Tamiya De Havilland Mosquito

In the trash: Revell 1/48 B-25J Mitchell

 

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