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Tamiya F-4U 1-D 1/48 scale

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  • Member since
    November 2008
  • From: Hatboro, PA
Tamiya F-4U 1-D 1/48 scale
Posted by Justinryan215 on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 12:17 PM

I build this over in the 'Absent Friends Group build' in honor of our lost friend, Toshi, and my dad, who I lost this summer to cancer.  They both loved the Corsair, so I couldnt resist!  I am stlll working on a Tropical Iland base for her, complete with palm trees and white sand covered iin PSP...

"...failure to do anything because someone else can do better makes us rather dull and lazy..."

Mortal as I am,I know that I am born for a day.  But when I follow at my pleasure the serried multitude of the stars in their circular course, my feet no longer touch the Earth...

 

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    January 2015
  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Friday, November 26, 2021 7:19 AM

Wait, what?? We lost Toshi?!

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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    November 2008
  • From: Hatboro, PA
Posted by Justinryan215 on Friday, November 26, 2021 9:16 AM

M. Brindos

Wait, what?? We lost Toshi?!

 

sadly, yes.  Around this time, last year.  There is a post about it in the general discussion forum...

"...failure to do anything because someone else can do better makes us rather dull and lazy..."

Mortal as I am,I know that I am born for a day.  But when I follow at my pleasure the serried multitude of the stars in their circular course, my feet no longer touch the Earth...

 

  • Member since
    January 2015
  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Friday, November 26, 2021 9:42 AM

I... Didn't know.

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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    March 2003
  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Friday, November 26, 2021 10:20 AM

Very good,I like the chipping and weathering not overdone.

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    November 2008
  • From: Hatboro, PA
Posted by Justinryan215 on Friday, November 26, 2021 11:23 AM

Very sad indeed.  He was one great human!

"...failure to do anything because someone else can do better makes us rather dull and lazy..."

Mortal as I am,I know that I am born for a day.  But when I follow at my pleasure the serried multitude of the stars in their circular course, my feet no longer touch the Earth...

 

  • Member since
    January 2015
  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Friday, November 26, 2021 11:35 AM

Indeed. He was a friend to all of us and I always enjoyed his posts. It was always good to talk to him.

I'm sorry. I did not intend to derail your thread. Your Corsair is gorgeous. 

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

  • Member since
    November 2008
  • From: Hatboro, PA
Posted by Justinryan215 on Friday, November 26, 2021 1:32 PM

No worries!  It was a big blow when I first learned of his passing.

 

 

thank you so much!

"...failure to do anything because someone else can do better makes us rather dull and lazy..."

Mortal as I am,I know that I am born for a day.  But when I follow at my pleasure the serried multitude of the stars in their circular course, my feet no longer touch the Earth...

 

  • Member since
    September 2020
Posted by Trim Tab on Saturday, November 27, 2021 11:37 AM

Beautiful job on that airplane sir!

  • Member since
    November 2008
  • From: Hatboro, PA
Posted by Justinryan215 on Sunday, November 28, 2021 7:02 AM

Thank you!

"...failure to do anything because someone else can do better makes us rather dull and lazy..."

Mortal as I am,I know that I am born for a day.  But when I follow at my pleasure the serried multitude of the stars in their circular course, my feet no longer touch the Earth...

 

  • Member since
    March 2012
  • From: Corpus Christi, Tx
Posted by mustang1989 on Sunday, November 28, 2021 8:05 AM

Weathering is looking GREAT  on this one Justin.

                   

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  • Member since
    January 2015
  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Sunday, November 28, 2021 9:47 AM

That is some really good weathering. 

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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    July 2019
Posted by Hoss WA on Sunday, November 28, 2021 5:54 PM

Looks great. Colors and finish look spot on. 

  • Member since
    November 2008
  • From: Hatboro, PA
Posted by Justinryan215 on Monday, November 29, 2021 8:53 PM

Thanks guys!  Weathering is one of my favorite aspects of the build!  

"...failure to do anything because someone else can do better makes us rather dull and lazy..."

Mortal as I am,I know that I am born for a day.  But when I follow at my pleasure the serried multitude of the stars in their circular course, my feet no longer touch the Earth...

 

  • Member since
    December 2003
  • From: 37deg 40.13' N 95deg 29.10'W
Posted by scottrc on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 10:38 AM

Another well done example of my favorite plane.  Toshi would be proud.  

  • Member since
    November 2008
  • From: Hatboro, PA
Posted by Justinryan215 on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 7:17 PM

scottrc

Another well done example of my favorite plane.  Toshi would be proud.  

 

thanks Scotty!

"...failure to do anything because someone else can do better makes us rather dull and lazy..."

Mortal as I am,I know that I am born for a day.  But when I follow at my pleasure the serried multitude of the stars in their circular course, my feet no longer touch the Earth...

 

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