Tamiya 1/32 F4U-1 Corsair

[JakeH92]

Hey Everyone!

This is my first build on ism and I hope I do it justice! So I am a little late on the start of this thread but hey this aint no competition

Here is some pics of were I am at keep in mind this is my third "proper" build and really the only one I spent any effort on and please critic my work:

[pg265]

Hi,

Great start on the cockpit!

Pascal

[rodrant]

Nice job on that cockpit !

[Tomtom12]

Nice work so far, I have this kit haven't had the courage to start it yet, I'll follow this one with interest.

[WhistlingDeath]

It's a wonderful kit! You'll love putting it together. Look great so far!

[eoinfinnegan]

Stunning paint job and weathering, the only thing is you should work the seatbelts a bit more into the seat other than that it's looking top class

[UKguyInUSA]

Wow! Stunning job, Jake....there's some bloody good modeling going on just lately....makes me feel like I have so far to go to get to a level like this.

I do agree with Eoin, above, that the seat belts look rigid and floating in mid air, so working them to look like they are naturally laying down into the seat will finish her off.

Will be following this build closely!

Cheers,

Martin

[JakeH92]

I am trying to figure out how to get the seat belts to stay down......Need help.... that's why I haven't painted them yet but here is some more pics

fuselage just about ready still gotta dry-brush and add some button details...oh and can forget the throttle knobs

[JakeH92]

Well I got the seatbelts down... kinda super tricky and my hand brushing skills suck

[Paul]

Great work mate, looks superb

[JakeH92]

Sorry guys its been a few days busy lately but I managed to get the main fuselage together

The fit is superb but there was a couple little "steps" at the top near the headrest and down below nothing a quick sand cant handle






I think it'll need filler on the bottom^^^^

[UKguyInUSA]

Awesome work, mate!....I'm loving this build, along with the P-51's that are being modelled by the big guns!

[eoinfinnegan]

Your really doing super work, the cockpit looks fantastic and well done with the seatbelts, they look very natural now.
I'm looking forward to the next update

[JakeH92]

Thank you guys! I love doing this

[JakeH92]

Hey guys!

So iv been hard at work today




Paul is guiding me every step of the way



mostly done painting engine







Iv got a new trick for the exhaust... well new to me



hope you are still enjoying this build next update will be a good 1 I promise

[Paul]

Looking good, nice progress

[JakeH92]

Looking good, nice progress

thanks Paul

[777Driver]

Hey Jake! The results so far are superb! Great cockpit and love the weathering on the exhausts!

Andy

[eoinfinnegan]

Very nice update, your doing a fantastic job

[JakeH92]

Here we go







I am happy how this turned out

[JakeH92]

starting to take shape

[JBOHMSS]

Oh I like I like....I have yet to start mine.

[UKguyInUSA]

Do a fantastic job mate!

Can't wait to see the first coats of paint go one her now.

[Nige201980]

Brilliant work mate

[JakeH92]

UPDATE!

[JakeH92]

Update!
I thought I should mention the wings had some minor fit issues probably my fault

[Paul]

Yep I got the same slight issues with my wings

[JakeH92]

Progress! Just a couple minor touchups on the white and the paint is done

[jbellos1]

Very nice work, excellent! This one is definitely on the list for me. I look forward to seeing the rest of your progress and the final reveal!

[pg265]

Hi,

Great work!
Your paint work is beautiful.

Pascal

[UKguyInUSA]

Looking fabulous now she has some paint on the outside!

[EagleOnyx]

Wow! That looks amazing! Do you have any aftermarket parts in there? I really want that kit now!

[Art17847]

Another great artist at work.....superb !!!!!

[cib2265]

Progress! Just a couple minor touchups on the white and the paint is done

This looks great!

What paint combos did you use to get this effect? I see lots of Tamiya tins so Im assuming their range?

Ive just built a 1/48 Academy F4U4 and have a Tamiya 1/48 F4U-1 in the stash Im dying to try out - my paintjob on the Academy kit didnt go as I planned...

Cheers,
Chris

[KSmodeler]

Cockpit looks great. I think you should sand the seat belts smooth and perhaps dry brush over the remaining color.

[Willem]

Great stuff, Jake.

I'm very jealous of the apparent ease with which you tackled that camo.

Beautiful model.

[Jon72286]

Everyone who has built this kit on here has done an amazing job!!! I have it in my stash but Im afraid mine wont measure up lol. Great work!!!!

[JakeH92]

Update! I still have a few things to do like fix the seatbelt put the wing tip lights on and decal and clear the prop but heres how she sits sry bout the camera