Here I go on the second Corsair. I continue my trend of doing Honcho's rides, this time in the markings of VF-17 Tommy Blackburn's "Big Hog". Blackburn was the CO of VF-17 and finished the war with 11 victories.
I procured Eagle Cal decals for Blackburn's markings (top subject). I'll probably source Montex masks to paint the main markings though. I won't go too much into the kit. We all know it's stunning and is partially responsible for my new addiction to 1/32 scale. My new expensive addiction. Pure modeling bliss.
I will try to avoid mistakes I made on the last one, particularly finding another way to attach the wings and adding the engine and cowl later in the build. Another tidbit I have since learned was that to avoid damage, the flaps on Corsairs were never left down when parked, so I will install them up this time. I think I'm going to to compensate by using the drop tank this time.
I started with the pit. Still the best I've yet to see in any scale. It made me giggle out loud. I used Gunze Interior Green. This time I crunched up the thick sheet metal seatbelts to make them more fabric-like. This took awhile. I must say my new post dullcoat drybrush with silver has made a world of difference.
Everything fits like a glove.....
Fuselage closed without issue.
I hope to have this one together quickly...