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1/32 Tamiya F4U-1A Corsair VMF-214 "Pappy" (FINISHED)

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  • Member since
    February 2012
  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
Posted by lawdog114 on Friday, March 31, 2017 9:37 PM
Thanks for following along everyone. Your all very kind. I hope some of you do get use out of my tricks.

 "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
    June 2004
  • From: East Stroudsburg, PA
Posted by TigerII on Friday, March 31, 2017 2:21 PM

Wow LawDog;

I guess "Magnificent" is the word of the day. Truly a magnificent Corsair.

Achtung Panzer! Colonel General Heinz Guderian
  • Member since
    November 2016
  • From: Maryland
Posted by iampiper13 on Friday, March 31, 2017 1:01 PM

Wow just WOW

  • Member since
    February 2014
  • From: Michigan
Posted by silentbob33 on Friday, March 31, 2017 11:38 AM
Great work Joe! I really like the fuel staining and the weathering on this one. I can't wait to see the Jolly Roger when you get to it.

On my bench: Academy 1/35 UH-60L Black Hawk

  • Member since
    May 2013
  • From: Indiana, USA
Posted by Greg on Friday, March 31, 2017 11:17 AM

Good gosh, Joe....

You done outdid yourself. Splendid Corsair.

  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Cincinnati, Ohio
Posted by ridleusmc on Friday, March 31, 2017 1:00 AM

That thing is so realistic and detailed, that I can smell the tobacco to go along with Pappy's cigarette burns on the seat cushion.

  • Member since
    November 2008
  • From: Central Florida
Posted by plasticjunkie on Thursday, March 30, 2017 9:30 PM

Simply fantabulous. Great work as usual.

 GIFMaker.org_jy_Ayj_O

 

 

Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!

  • Member since
    January 2015
Posted by PFJN on Thursday, March 30, 2017 4:09 PM

Hi,

Your build looks great.  I saw your comments on the weakness of the folding wing in the model and it reminded me of a 1/32 Revell Coarsair that I built when I was younger.  On that model the wing fold was very week (though it may have been inpart due to my limited building skills at the time).  For it I just left the wings permanently folded up, so that it would take up less space on my shelf, since it was such a big model.

Pat

1st Group BuildSP

  • Member since
    July 2014
Posted by modelcrazy on Thursday, March 30, 2017 3:30 PM

DANG Joe!!!! That is..well I don't have words. I could not top what others have said.

Just click my heels and say. I will be that good one day. I will be that good one day. I will be that.......

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

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  • Member since
    February 2017
Posted by Chip on Thursday, March 30, 2017 3:17 PM

Joe, 

First and foremost I would like to thank you for all the contributions that you have made to this forum.  With me being a noob to the hobby your posts on various builds (P-51, P-47M) and techniques (painting cockpits, wiring a radial engine) have helped me immensely and there is no doubt my builds have benefitted greatly because of it...  The fact that you take time out of your day to help someone like me is greatly appreciated.  

Cheers!

Chip

  • Member since
    January 2015
Posted by BrandonD on Thursday, March 30, 2017 12:40 PM

Amazing, Joe. That's a great tribute to Pappy and a fantastic model.

Plus I learned a new word! Spectacular! ;)

-BD-

  • Member since
    March 2013
Posted by patrick206 on Thursday, March 30, 2017 9:55 AM

Just a beautiful job you made of this, excellent in all ways. Fine tribute to Pappy and the Corsair, both of them great old war horses and so worth remembering well. Thanks very much for this post and the photos, you set the bar a mile high.

Patrick

  • Member since
    September 2016
  • From: Albany, New York
Posted by ManCityFan on Thursday, March 30, 2017 8:37 AM
Absolutely fantastic. I can't find the words to describe how good this is. Thanks so much for sharing this!

Dwayne or Dman or just D.  All comments are welcome on my builds. 

  • Member since
    August 2009
  • From: MOAB, UTAH
Posted by JOE RIX on Thursday, March 30, 2017 12:07 AM

By Gawd Joe, that is absolutely outstanding! Impecable workmanship from detail to paint to weathering. I am truly impressed. It has been nothing short immense inspiration and admiration to have watched you build this beautiful Corsair. Thank You so much for sharing with us.

Joe

"Not only do I not know what's going on, I wouldn't know what to do about it if I did". George Carlin

  • Member since
    March 2017
Posted by Just 1 Squirrel on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 5:17 PM

WOW!!! Great work Joe!!  Can't wait for the Jolly Rogers Corsair!

  • Member since
    June 2013
Posted by bvallot on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 2:54 PM

That's pretty damn nice Joe! I might have to refer back to this on the next Corsair I do. Tamiya's rivet detail is amazing.

Well done!

On the bench:  

Tamiya F4U-1  Kenneth Walsh

 

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Northern California
Posted by jeaton01 on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 1:29 PM

Mighty fine, Joe, mighty fine!

John

To see build logs for my models:  http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

 

  • Member since
    April 2013
  • From: Eleva, Wisconsin
Posted by Greatmaker on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 1:02 PM

As always a work of art! It never ceases to amaze me how you can achieve not only consistent excellence but with every build you seem to surpass the previous one. It doesn't seem to matter whether or not the kit is a "dud". You always seem to make a high quality build.  If I could have just 10% of your consistent excellence. Id be happy.  Your builds, as always, are an inspiration to me.  Looking forward to your continuing endeavors. Thanks for sharing Joe!

 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 10:15 AM

Absolutely Amazing!!!

Toshi

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

 

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  • Member since
    June 2014
Posted by BrandonK on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 9:51 AM

One of the best looking Corsairs I think I've seen. Super nice work, Joe.

BK

On the bench:

A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

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  • Member since
    January 2015
  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 8:03 AM

Whoa! That IS stunning. I'm going to toss in my vote for you to put that extra attention into that figure. you put that much attention into the bird, the pilot should be just as good. :)

Love this one, Joe!!

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 7:40 AM

Your usual fantastic work! Yes

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

 

  • Member since
    September 2014
Posted by rooster513 on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 6:37 AM

Abosolutely love it Joe! Came out perfect!

-Andy

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 6:35 AM
Fantastic work

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 5:51 AM
Stunning is the only word that comes to.mind. The double insignia on the bottom is interesting

 

  • Member since
    February 2012
  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
Posted by lawdog114 on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 12:03 AM

That it is........."Specular"......or "mirror".  I'm a toolDunce

Thanks for all the nice words.  You folks are entirely too kind.  

I'm finally done.  She's dressed up in the VMA-214 markings of Boyington's #740, or at least one of the planes he was known to use.  I used Montex masks for the main markings and Eduard resin wheels, as I didn't like the rubber wheels.  Other than the issues I had with the attachment of the wings, it was a dream..........definitely in my top three.  I wanted to depict her around the time this famous picture was taken, as she wasn't too beat up yet.  

I couldn't decide whether I wanted to add the gun and fuel tank white tape.  I've seen Corsairs with and without one or both.  I ultimately decided to forego them on this build.  I might add them on the upcoming Jolly Rogers Corsair.  

Thanks or following....

           

The figure came with the kit.  It's average and nothing special.  Certainly not one of my best efforts but you'll have that I guess.  I normally paint my faces with Testor's enamels and have a few shades I use.  It's been a while since I've used them.  The drybrushing on the face ended up being a little heavy and it "bleached out" a bit.  I may go back and repaint that part..........or I might not.    

I can no longer resist the Airfix P-40, so that will be next with Neale's AVG markings.    

 "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
    May 2008
  • From: Ypsilanti, MI
Posted by MIflyer on Saturday, March 25, 2017 12:23 PM

Colin Russell

Awesome build, Lawdog.  You are an artist without doubt. Your "spectacular" paint should actually be "specular" and I think it refers to the amount of sparkle and light reflectance which the paint exhibits.  Non specular would be a dead flat matt with no sheen at all. I think this is correct and hope it is of value to you.  Keep up the good work.

 

 
That's my understanding, as well. As opposed to the later Gloss Sea Blue.

Kevin Johnson    Ypsilanti, Michigan USA

On the bench: 1/72 Fujimi Ki-36 J-BAAR

  • Member since
    March 2016
Posted by ardvark002 on Friday, March 24, 2017 9:17 PM
Lawdog, Your detail work is incredible. The engine is really,really great. Wish I can get to your quality of work. Will follow this build. Aardvark
  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Northern California
Posted by jeaton01 on Friday, March 24, 2017 9:16 PM

I would comment but I am not worthyBow Down

John

To see build logs for my models:  http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

 

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