Chance-Vought F4U-1A "Birdcage" Corsair, Tamiya 1/32

Submitted by contributor.jke... on Thu, 03/27/2014 - 23:19

I started this project in August 2013. I finished it up about a month ago.

There’s really nothing I can say that hasn’t already been said…it’s the best kit I’ve ever built. It’s built out of the box, with the exceptions of Barracudacals cockpit placards & stencils, and Eduard seat harness, and the coiled solder used as an antennae tensioner.
ID light lenses were created using white glue.

Tamiya acrylics were used exclusively, mixed according to the kit’s suggestions.
Weathering was done with airbrushing and artists’ oils.
The Semi-Gloss final coat is Testors Model Master Acryl.

Even if you don't typically build in 1/32 scale, you owe it to yourself to try this kit-it's a tremendously enjoyable modeling experience.

 

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