keavdog

Looking good Mr T!  Lots of nice detail.  I need to look into those weathering products.  I'm still scraping pastels with my exacto

 

Your friend, Toshi

Starboard Horizontal Stabilizar

Here are the pin and the two PE’s needed to make the tail end movable.  The second photo below is of the front landing gear.

Tosh,mine has rubber tires,does yours?

philo426

Tosh,mine has rubber tires,does yours?

 

Your friend, Toshi

Rambo

Looking good as always with your work Toshi

 

Your friend, Toshi

Having perused your pictures (and, with some difficulty, kept from focusing on "Open minded Russian ladies...") I think you're doing a bang up job on this kit.

I must admit that even 1/48 scale is becoming somewhat difficult for me with my on again/off again shakey hands and not as sharp as it used to be eyesight so I'm interested in 1/32 scale aircraft. It seems, however, that even though the model is larger, the amount of detail one has increases proportionately. That being said, I know that I'll enjoy following along with your build as I usually do and expect to glean little tidbits of information that will help me in my future builds.

1943Mike

Having perused your pictures (and, with some difficulty, kept from focusing on "Open minded Russian ladies...") I think you're doing a bang up job on this kit.

I must admit that even 1/48 scale is becoming somewhat difficult for me with my on again/off again shakey hands and not as sharp as it used to be eyesight so I'm interested in 1/32 scale aircraft. It seems, however, that even though the model is larger, the amount of detail one has increases proportionately. That being said, I know that I'll enjoy following along with your build as I usually do and expect to glean little tidbits of information that will help me in my future builds.

 

I am most honored that you would support and glean any tidbits of info for your future builds.  Especially coming from a seasoned modeler and experienced one as that from you sir.  Thank you 1943Mike!  

Your kit is looking good, Mr. Toshi.  I really like the office.  Just finished the Tamiya 1/48 F4F-4 for the Midway GB, and that is honey of a kit.

Really like this stubby plane, so will definitely be following.  

Yes,love the engineering of this kit!

ManCityFan

Your kit is looking good, Mr. Toshi.  I really like the office.  Just finished the Tamiya 1/48 F4F-4 for the Midway GB, and that is honey of a kit.

Really like this stubby plane, so will definitely be following.  

 

philo426

Yes,love the engineering of this kit!

 

The next four photos depicts the F4F-3 with its wings and tail assembled.  The engine and landing gear await in a plastic container for the Vallejo faded blue P.M.R. to arrive.  

I hope it arrives some time this week?  That way I can start priming and accenting the panel lines.  I’m going to display the gun bays open, I’m sure everyone on the Forums knows this by now.  lol!  Thank you all for your support as well as just for stopping by and taking a look!!!

Your friend, Toshi

 BTW, by the way,

There are many areas that needs to be cleaned up at this time, and I will correct these issues in a timely manner.  Currently, my grandson will be spending the next two weeks with us and he is Mrs. Toshi’s and I love, joy, and priority at this time in our lives.  

So my bench time revolves around his schedule.  Which is an insane one at best!  lol!  So please forgive my odd building schedules and enjoy my WIP!

Your friend, Toshi

Glad the pencil worked out for you, sir.  Looks great as you await the paint. You are way further along than I am.

As an aside, the 2 extra guns on the -4's were not really appreciated by pilots at first.....total loadout was the same number of rounds, but spread out over 6 guns instead of 4, so less per gun and less total firing time.

goldhammer

Glad the pencil worked out for you, sir.  Looks great as you await the paint. You are way further along than I am.

As an aside, the 2 extra guns on the -4's were not really appreciated by pilots at first.....total loadout was the same number of rounds, but spread out over 6 guns instead of 4,so less per gun and less total firing time.

 

I had know idea about the two extra guns did not provide ”Less per gun and less total firing time”.  But that isssue I’m sure was corrected at some point?

To my fellow forum members,

Here are some photos of a pre-prep of primer.  The primer is Tamiya Surace Primer.  I’ll then outline the lines with some black and add the coat of paint.

Here are some photos of the primed Wildcat.

Cool kitty there Toshi.

Are you planning to practice some pre-shading on it?

Scott

Nice job Toshi- you're cruising right along! 

scottrc

Cool kitty there Toshi.

Are you planning to practice some pre-shading on it?

Scott

 

Your friend, Toshi

Gamera

Nice job Toshi- you're cruising right along! 

 

Your friend, Toshi

7474

Toshi I've been away for a while, but great job on the wildcat.

 

Your friend, Toshi

Toshi, coming along.

I think the left aileron needs a little "love" though.

Pre-shading is pretty straightforward. The challenge is not to cover it up completely. Since your finish color is pretty light, it should look good.

GMorrison

Toshi, coming along.

I think the left aileron needs a little "love" though.

Pre-shading is pretty straightforward. The challenge is not to cover it up completely. Since your finish color is pretty light, it should look good.

 

The finnish color I chose was Vallejo Model Air 71.109 Faded P.R.U. (Prussian) Blue/M-485 Blue Gray. Thank you GMorrison for your support as well as the guidance you’ve given me over these last four years of my tenure here and I hope many more to come.  I’m most obliged!

Your friend, Toshi

Thank you lawdog114, next up I’ll pre-shade.

Your friend, Toshi

My grandson finally went home last night so I got some bench time in today. Here’s what’s been done thus far.  Top coat is Vallejo Model Air 71.109 Faded P.R.U. (Prussian) Blue M-485 Blue Gray that I got from the War Room.  The bottom coat is Vallejo Model Color 70.989 Sky Grey from Hobby Lobby.