Tamiya 1/72 F4U-1 Corsair - Newbie looking for feedback

well, welcome back Nikola! You picked a nice kit for your return. nice work

Hi Cbaltrin,

:) I used to make models until I was about 15, but used primitive techniques and didn't really know much. Then made a long long break, and I do regret it, but better now then never, haha. Loving it again! :)

I got to catch up now and learn a lot, but it is much easier now with forums like this, YouTube videos and tutorials.

Also, i have an airbrush now so it is so much fun!

Best,

Nikola

Hi Jim,

Thank you for the suggestion. Makes sense completely. Will try it on the next one.

Best,

Nikola

Hi Real G,

Thank you very much for welcoming me! Glad to be among you guys.

Best,

Nikola

Hi Greg,

Thank you very much for your comments and feedback! I am glad you like my model.

As for the photos, credit goes to my friend who took them. I will pass the compliments. :)

Regards,

Nikola

Thank you veru much Lowfly! I am glad you like it. :)

I think I got to work on smoother paint finish and controlling the overspray on demarcation lines. Will see how the next build turns out.

Best,

Nikola

Newbie? 

Hi Patrick,

Thank you very much for your warm welcome and for your feedback. Enjoying the hobby again! :)

Regards,

Nikola

Hi Brad,

Thank you very much for welcoming me to the forum and thank you for the feedback! 

I agree with you completely on panel lines in models and I try to pay attention to that. Even though many builds out there look amazing with all panel lines accentuated and show true mastery, I like it better when there is variation to the scheme, even at smaller scale. Also it looks more realistic as you said. That's my opinion at least. 

I learned a lot form this one. Will try to improve on the next build. 

Best,

Nikola

Great build.  

Only have one little suggestion. When taking the pics, try using a medium blue background. I think the white tended to wash-out some of the great detail work that you did on the plane.

Jim  

Umm... Okay you pass.  

Heh heh, your Corsair looks GREAT!  Pull up a chair to the table and join the gang!

And welcome to the forum!

Nice looking build! The colors look great. I also like that you did not over do the panel lines.

Agreed. Looks like some mighty fine work to me and I don't really see anything to critique. If I ever get around to building my Corsair, I'll be thrilled if it looks half this good.

I'm not a particular fan of high key photography, but it looks like you are and you seem to have nailed that too. :)

You're 2 for 2. I look forward to what you show us next.

That "Hawg" looks awesome.  Nicely done Airbrushing and the weathering looks good. Well done!

Hi, Nikola -

Welcome back to the hobby, your Corsair looks really nice, well built and finished. Looks like your skills remained intact during your absence, hope to see more of your work.

Thanks for the post and photos.

Patrick

Hi, Nikola, welcome back to the hobby and welcome to the forum!

This is only your second airbrush effort?  It looks pretty good.  I like your base colors, and the variations you have on the blue gray upper surfaces.  It looks like you have a good grasp on mixing and applying the colors.

I like, too, that you haven't overdone the panel lines and other recessed detail.  I know it's a popular style, but all too often, such detail is overdone, in my opinion, and doesn't look natural.

I look forward to seeing more of your builds!

Best regards,

Brad