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Post by m1keh on Sept 3, 2023 21:03:34 GMT -5
Went to EAA Airventure again this year and while walking amongst the Corsairs I decided I had to build a model of one. So putting aside my armor build I bought this 1/72 Corsair by SMER, it's the old Heller kit from the 70's I have been told but it was an excellent build. It was a very enjoyable build and a nice break. All brush painted.  |
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Post by Medicman71 on Sept 3, 2023 21:08:59 GMT -5
Very nice!
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m1keh
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Post by m1keh on Sept 3, 2023 21:58:50 GMT -5
The inspiration.  |
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Post by m1keh on Sept 3, 2023 21:59:26 GMT -5
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Post by Joe Rix on Sept 4, 2023 0:06:25 GMT -5
Nicely done Mike. Any Corsair model is an A+ with me.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Sept 4, 2023 1:37:16 GMT -5
Excellent!
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Post by Leon on Sept 4, 2023 5:58:07 GMT -5
Nicely done Mike!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Sept 4, 2023 6:24:29 GMT -5
Dang Mike! That Corsair turned out pretty dang spiffy being brush painted. I've not dabbled in 1/72nd scale since I was a kid but I recently made a 72nd scale purchase not too long ago.
Good looking build bud.
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Post by handiabled on Sept 4, 2023 7:32:47 GMT -5
Superb paint job using a brush! The Corsair looks Great in tri-color!
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m1keh
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Post by m1keh on Sept 4, 2023 9:53:11 GMT -5
Thanks all! I think this kit was fantastic for it's age, and was a good break from armor. I plan on doing more 1/72 aircraft in the future to break things up. I found this kit on Amazon for $12.00 and it's labeled as Hi Tech, SMER put in a fret of PE that includes seat and instrument panel amongst other bits and bobs.
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 4, 2023 10:24:15 GMT -5
Impressive! I like how it came out despite its age of the kit itself! Now you have made me want to attend EAA show again... hopefully one day!
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Post by robbo on Sept 4, 2023 11:47:07 GMT -5
Nicely built sir  |
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Post by stikpusher on Sept 4, 2023 17:10:51 GMT -5
Very nice looking VF-17 Corsair build! Gotta love their skull & crossbones insignia.
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Post by TJ on Sept 4, 2023 18:33:24 GMT -5
This came out great. The tri-color camo is so cool
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