plasticjunkie

Great looking Corsair Toshi. No worries about the Spit pictures. Kim still trying to learn this new format.

 

Toshi

To UKguys theUSA,

I too had my reservations in the Corsair II build, like you, I'm very comfortable in building WWII aircraft.  This was an interesting build for me.  Thank you for your support, it's much appreciated.

Toshi 

Great build Toshi!

I'm yet to build a modern day jet, and because I'm comfortable building WWII aircraft, I'll be anxious about stepping out of my comfort zone, too, and into unfamiliar territory. But, it looks like you've broken the ice nicely with your build and more confident to tackle the next jet build that you do!

Cheers,

Martin :)

Great looking Corsair Toshi. No worries about the Spit pictures. Kim still trying to learn this new format.

Forum members, please disregard the photos above.  It's for another build.  This is one of those days that I am having issues with cognition.  Once again, please except my apologies.

Toshi

I did some work yesterday, again, not so much of progress done.  I'm having some issues where I needed to add just a small tab of putty.  I'll take care of this today.  Thank you forum members for your support!  

Toshi

Texgunner

Very nice job on an old model Toshi!  Thank the Mrs. for us, because she gave you something to "stretch your legs" on.  You do great work sir!

Gary

 

Toshi

BrandonK

I just watched "Flight of the Intruder" the other day and here you come along and build one up. Nicely done again my friend. And fast too. You amaze me Toshi.

 

Bk

 

Toshi

Very nice job on an old model Toshi!  Thank the Mrs. for us, because she gave you something to "stretch your legs" on.  You do great work sir!

Gary

I just watched "Flight of the Intruder" the other day and here you come along and build one up. Nicely done again my friend. And fast too. You amaze me Toshi.

Bk

modelcrazy

Yeah, pre-shading takes time to perfect. I am nowhere close to it.

 

Toshi

Gamera

Hey Toshi, she looks good! And yeah wow, I just now saw your thread and you're already done! 

I wouldn't worry too much about the pre-shading. It's another one of those things where you just have to fool around with it till you get it right. And a little sloppy is good, I've tried it with a felt-tip marker and it just looks too perfect, you want some variation. 

 

Toshi

Hey Toshi, she looks good! And yeah wow, I just now saw your thread and you're already done! 

I wouldn't worry too much about the pre-shading. It's another one of those things where you just have to fool around with it till you get it right. And a little sloppy is good, I've tried it with a felt-tip marker and it just looks too perfect, you want some variation. 

allan

Well that was quick! You did well on the Corsair, Toshi.  And your skills are obviously improving on each kit completed.  As they say, practice makes perfect!

 

Toshi

Well that was quick! You did well on the Corsair, Toshi.  And your skills are obviously improving on each kit completed.  As they say, practice makes perfect!

crown r n7

today I went to my local HS and saw the A-7 kit you built and the side pics on the kit box looks very close to the gray you used on the upper sirface of your A-7.hey its great as for me the weather down here is NOT good for airbrushing with all this rain so I have a few prodjects on the back burner. its all good

 

I can only pray for rain!  It's been so hot and humid here in Northeast Ohio, it's as if the "Dogs Day Afternoon" has made a return here once again.  Except it's September.  LOL!

I know for a fact that in November, I'll wish for Indian Summer to hit us for a few days just to warm things up during fall, although fall is great weather as it's cool enough to AB outdoors.  

In preparation for winter here, as it will get severe, I just purchased a portable paint booth.  It's a complete set that turns into a suite case of which is great for storage when not in use.  It should arrive sometime at the end of the week or the beginning of next week.  Just in time for my next build!  

Take care my friend and I hope for your sake, the rain stops long enough for you to continue and complete your massive undertaking of model kit projects.

Toshi

today I went to my local HS and saw the A-7 kit you built and the side pics on the kit box looks very close to the gray you used on the upper sirface of your A-7.hey its great as for me the weather down here is NOT good for airbrushing with all this rain so I have a few prodjects on the back burner. its all good

scottrc

Hi Toshi,

 

No need to slow down if your having fun, and thats point of building models isn't it?

I enjoy your build logs because you show so much enthusiasm in your building.  great work.

Scott

 

Toshi

Hi Toshi,

No need to slow down if your having fun, and thats point of building models isn't it?

I enjoy your build logs because you show so much enthusiasm in your building.  great work.

Scott

modelcrazy

Toshi,

 

I just found this thread. You move so fast I can hardly keep up. Anyway nice work on the A-7 you have really shown massive improvement on your builds since I have been following  . What are you going to do next so I can find you?

 

Toshi

crown r n7

Yes it's an old monogram mold from the 70's but I have 3 cars, the creature,f-104, f4f,zero and now a-7 all waiting painting except a-7 with still needs some assembly

 

Toshi

Toshi,

I just found this thread. You move so fast I can hardly keep up. Anyway nice work on the A-7 you have really shown massive improvement on your builds since I have been following  . What are you going to do next so I can find you?

Yes it's an old monogram mold from the 70's but I have 3 cars, the creature,f-104, f4f,zero and now a-7 all waiting painting except a-7 with still needs some assembly

crown r n7

Nice looking corsair after seeing your pics I went through my pile of stuff and found my A-7 kit from a galaxy far far away

 

Toshi

A-7A CORSAIR II COMPLETED!

A first for me to AB a two toned fighter jet.  Next time, I'll have a little more knowledge and experience in modern day aircrafts.  Another first for me was to have two kits being built at the same time.  If you take a look at the helicopter thread, I completed a A-64 Apache, although that build also does not have an accurate paint scheme, I ultimately had fun and was very excited by my outcome.  In the end, that's what counts the most.

I really loved the decals of the Corsair II.  It is the most colorful decal applications I've ever encountered.  It really enhanced the A-7A.  As many of you know, my favorite builds are of WWII fighters and bombers, so these two model kits were a fantastic change of pace of which I clearly embraced.

My next up and coming build will be a challenge as it's a Tamiya 1:32 Supermarine Spitfire Mk. VIII.  As always the case, I will do a step by step assembly process for forum members to follow.  Until then, please view my most recent completion of a A-7A Corsair II below.  Thank you forum members for this opportunity in allowing me to share this build with you all.

Toshi 

allan

I think the right gray would be Gull Gray. Otherwise, the Corsair is looking mighty fine, Toshi!  This plane happens to be the first model plane I ever built.  I know they used to call it "SLUF" but I think she's pretty.

 

Toshi