Tamiya Vought F4U-1D Corsair 1/48

[GaryG64]

Attempt number two for exhaust stains. The first attempt was on the P-38.

 

[Pantherman]

Attempt number two for exhaust stains. The first attempt was on the P-38.

That looks great. Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

That looks great. Pantherman

Thank you

 

[blakeh1]

Colors look perfect and weathering looks great

 

[GaryG64]

Thanks, Blake.

 

[GaryG64]

I believe the corsair is finished. Waiting for Mr. Setter and Softer to arrive to apply the decals.
I have micro set and micronsol and Mark Fit. The reviews ive seen showbthat Mr. Products look to have better results.

Tomorrow I'll spray a varnish coat to prepare for the decals then work on the diorama.
I have several palm trees to try to improve their looks

 

[blakeh1]

Turned out great!

 

[GaryG64]

Thanks, Blake. Now it's time to watch videos on how to weather decals.

 

[blakeh1]

Thanks, Blake. Now it's time to watch videos on how to weather decals.

probably just a really thin "mist" coat of a lighter color or even the base color or the dirt color should do the trick to make them look faded

 

[GaryG64]

Blake,

Kind of Iike I did for the P-38? Maybe not as hard though?

 

[Steve Ski]

Wow, I like it!

 

[GaryG64]

Moto-Tug completed. Tomorrow I'll start the decals.

 

[GaryG64]

Wow, I like it!

Thanks Steve.

 

[GaryG64]

A rough idea. I just finished bending the trees. Next I'll be painting them more or a realistic color and pattern. Some of the leaves are horrible like a big blob. Those will have to go.
Most likely I'll use Sculptamold for a piece of land and coat with a sand. Then poke holes for the palms to fit in and use some clump grasses and shrub plants. The P-38 should fit snuggly in a corner and the Corsair in the other.

 

[darktater]

wow, that is coming along very nicely!

 

[Steve Ski]

I agree, nice to see a tropical scenario, don't see them too often.

 

[GaryG64]

Thanks. I haven't seen any, yet. This is my first attempt.
I've only done one diorama before and that was for my Tiger Tank. Besides it being almost to narrow it turns out OK.

 

[GaryG64]

I ran into a problem. My clear-coat varnish bubbled up after preping the surface to put a decal down.

I used Vallejo polyurethane gloss varnish straight as it stated it can be used from the bottle. I let it dry for 24 hrs. Then I placed a coat of Mr. Mark Setter down the varnish started to wrinkle up along with the coat of paint too. I hoped it would settle that area back down onto the wing. It did but not that great. (Pictured with the white ban on the wingtip).
I have a thought of lightly sanding that area and spot painting it. Or should I just leave it or choose an alternate option?
Open for advice.

Other that that it seems to be coming together fairly well.

 

[darktater]

I'd say it's coming along fairly well!

 

[GaryG64]

I ran into a problem. My clear-coat varnish bubbled up after preping the surface to put a decal down.

I used Vallejo polyurethane gloss varnish straight as it stated it can be used from the bottle. I let it dry for 24 hrs. Then I placed a coat of Mr. Mark Setter down the varnish started to wrinkle up along with the coat of paint too. I hoped it would settle that area back down onto the wing. It did but not that great. (Pictured with the white ban on the wingtip).
I have a thought of lightly sanding that area and spot painting it. Or should I just leave it or choose an alternate option?
Open for advice.

Other that that it seems to be coming together fairly well.

After I rescribed the panel lines that were covered by the decal I reapplied the Mr. Mark Softer which really enhanced the lines once they setteled into the crevices.
I think after I apply a flat coat at the end they should look more like painted ensignias and hopefully mask the lumps and wrinkles from the varnish mishap.