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Tamiya 1:48 F4U Corsair ~ Pappy Boyington's Bird

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  • Member since
    January 2021
  • From: SW Florida
Tamiya 1:48 F4U Corsair ~ Pappy Boyington's Bird
Posted by fuzznoggin on Friday, April 22, 2022 7:30 AM

This kit turned out to be a very nice build.  Decided to go with a diorama after watching numerous episodes of Black Sheep Squadron on H&I.  Artistic license prevails here and I did my best to nake it as realistic as possible.  Scratch made hydraulic lines and brake lines.  Airbrushed in Tamiya acrylics and Model Master Metalizers.  AK Panel liner and ground up pastels used for streaking and engine leaks (if it's not leaking then there is something wrong).  Chipping done with silver artist pencil.  Tamiya 1:48 scale military barrels and sacks used.  Woodlands Scenic lettering burnished onto drums.  

  • Member since
    August 2021
Posted by lurch on Friday, April 22, 2022 9:11 AM

Love the look you made it out to be. Great job.

  • Member since
    June 2014
Posted by BrandonK on Friday, April 22, 2022 10:57 AM

Excellent work on an icon of aviation. These Tamiya kits are simply amazing to work with. Well done all around.

BK

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fox
  • Member since
    January 2007
  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Friday, April 22, 2022 11:11 PM

Very nice build! Toast

Jim Captain

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  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Friday, April 22, 2022 11:26 PM

Great display and Pappy looks awesome.

Thanks,

John

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Friday, April 22, 2022 11:32 PM

Well done on your Tamiya F4U. The base gives a nice display setting.

 

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  • Member since
    May 2009
  • From: Poland
Posted by Pawel on Saturday, April 23, 2022 6:09 AM

Hello!

I think you nailed the aircraft - congratualtions! - but the palm trees need work if you want to photograph them close up...

Thanks for sharing and have a nice day

Paweł

All comments and critique welcomed. Thanks for your honest opinions!

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  • Member since
    January 2021
  • From: SW Florida
Posted by fuzznoggin on Saturday, April 23, 2022 6:49 AM

Pawel

Hello!

I think you nailed the aircraft - congratualtions! - but the palm trees need work if you want to photograph them close up...

Thanks for sharing and have a nice day

PaweÅ‚ 

Thanks Pawel!  Yes, I agree on palm trees.  I'll see what I can do with those.

  • Member since
    January 2021
  • From: SW Florida
Posted by fuzznoggin on Monday, December 26, 2022 4:57 PM

A Pixelmator Pro rendering of Boyinton's F4U Corsair I built, at a remote airstrip in the Pacific.   Had fun making this one!

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