1/32 Tamiya F4U-1 Corsair "Tojo Eats S***!" - COMPLETED

[wing_nut]

2 incredibly amazing things. 1... that Corsair. and 2... snapping EZ Line?

[doogsatx/]

yeah...it was awesome...

[wbill76]

Even EZ line has its tolerance limits, maybe the CA made it brittle when it dried? I had it happen a couple of times to me when I was rigging the Dreadnought...so I can only imagine the atmosphere around your workbench when it happened with the complexity of your rig! Still came out looking good in the end, almost home with this one!

[doogsatx/]

My theory is that the hole in the mast kind of sawed through it while I was trying to position for the cut.

[doogsatx/]

After exactly 200 days on the bench - with plenty of interruptions for the Skyhawk, LAV-AT and Bf 109G-10 - the Corsair is finally, officially, DONE!

What can I say about this build and this kit? Tamiya has really raised the bar with Vought's inverted gullwing. The detail, the engineering, the fit...it's hard to find anything to complain about. The only things I can even ding the kit for are the vinyl tires and gear struts that have an odd amount of flex in them. And those two points easily remedied by aftermarket and so outweighed by the impressiveness that...who cares?

This one also gave me room to experiment with techniques, from multi-level chipping to aggressive, almost armor-style weathering around the cowl and forward fuselage. I'm pretty happy with how it all came out in the end!

On to pics...

[deafpanzer]

WOW! DAMN! Love the oil or fluid steaks... STUNNING!!!

[JimD]

I'd just like to thank you for finishing this one after mine. For that you're the real MVP. The weathering is spot on.

[wbill76]

Really enjoyed watching this one come to life over the last few months (hard to believe it was 200 days!) Doogs, a top-notch finish all around on this bird for sure.

[Leon]

That is some awesome work on the aerial Doogs! The old Corsair looks really good.

[itsonlyakit]

With the exception of Revell's "Deals Wheels" cartoon planes I do not build aircraft. But I have scrolled through this kit build this afternoon and really enjoyed your techniques, photos, how too's, and your patience. Thank you for sharing. I hope to use some of the weathering process's on my car builds.

Cheers Eh!

[M1Carbine]

Simply outstanding!

Bob

[wing_nut]

WOW! Just simply WOW!

[sabre]

Man O Man you are truly a Master of the Trade with these Wing Kits Doogsatx. The thread has been a total joy to watch & read right from the start... so very informative  an A+ build all the way. BEAUTIFUL !!!

Good Karma coming your way mate. 

[Rick]

Fantastic finish Doogs. Best SBS I've read on how to bring fading and chipping to life. I really enjoy your work and the detail you add to your blog. Congrats.

Rick

[bbd468]

Jeeesh Doogs, it dont get any better than that....Splendid Corsair sir!

[wing_nut]

Had to go through this thread again...and not the for the last time I assure you. Damn dude!