Trumpeter 1/32 Grumman F4F-3 "Wildcat"

[Ialarmu]

Here is a build I've started for another forum that I wanted to share with the Herd. The Trumpeter kits are really nice IMO and I really enjoy 1/32 scale.

I've been having trouble uploading photo's for some reason so I will try Imageshack for a change.


Box and sprue shots:

 

[Ferris928]

That is some gorgeous detail! looking forward to seeing put together!

 

[Ialarmu]

Well, fortunately you won't have to wait long cuz like I say I was having trouble posting pics.
I have a bit of a start on things. ;D


Cockpit:

I decided to make some good ole tamiya tape seat harness with plasticard buckles:

Finished cockpit:

I'll move onto the egine now and this will get me caught up to date:


I cut the valve tubes off and used brass rod as the kit ones weren't long enough.

Here is the finished engine, wiring was done with 6lb test fishing line instead of wire. The fishing line seems to give a smoother effect but, I guess it's just preferance.


I used tamiya paints and a oil pin wash applied by airbrush and wiped off with cotton swabs. I did some dry brushing and some fiddling to get it to look right....right being a dirty old engine.

Ta! for now

 

[Ferris928]

Insane!

 

[FoldedWings]

HOLY modeling god!!!!!!!!!!!!

Very nice man!!!
the engine is very reasticly painted and weatherd ;D

 

[Ialarmu]

More progress,








































More progress coming.

 

[svinehunden]

that's awesome

 

[Ialarmu]

More progress, I have her painted up and will move on to the bulk of the weathering next. There are still a lot of the tiny bits to do.



Preshading:


























2 coats of Future:





















;D

 

[Dave The Chef]

Fantastic work all round 8)

 

[Ferris928]

Stunning!

 

[tromboneman77]

Very nice work!

 

[DreamKnight]

Loving it man!

 

[Dano1945]

WOW!

 

[Ialarmu]

Here's the final little update before reveal. Decals and weathering are complete, I just have to finish all the lttle peripherals and that should be it.











I'm quite happy with the way my canopy came out, best yet IMO.

 

[Junkie]

Dave, man. You sure do fantastic work. I'd love to see all your 1/32 birds side by side.

 

[Ferris928]

That glass is EPIC!

 

[Ialarmu]

Dave, man. You sure do fantastic work. I'd love to see all your 1/32 birds side by side.

That can be arranged, I have a total of only 4 when i finish this one. Just have to finish the gear on a P-51 I've been working on over the last year.

 

[Ialarmu]

All done guys, Please have a look

http://www.scalemodeladdict.com/forum/index.php/topic,1427.0.html