1/32 Tamiya F4U-1a Corsair - Boyington 17740
Re: 1/32 Tamiya F4U-1a Corsair - Boyington 17740
That parachute pack is a nicely done subject in itself - lovely work John.
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Re: 1/32 Tamiya F4U-1a Corsair - Boyington 17740
mustang1989 wrote:It's these last little bits that used to leave me at the bench sometimes staring into space wondering what to do first. I had to start making lists so I could prioritize and make some sort of "order of battle" to get things finished up in a timely and organized manner. Your progress is looking good.
Having a list is a good idea! There are lots of things I want to do to improve my work flow. Most of them involve a reconfiguration of my modeling space but I'll have to clear out a lot of junk from the garage in order to make that happen. Ideally, I want a modeling space that incorporates the actual work area with a PC/Laptop, my Silhouette cutter (I have to unpack and set it up for each use right now), and a photo layout area. I also need to find a way to organize all of the aftermarket products that I am starting to accumulate. I've ordered things only to find out I already have them.speedgraflex wrote:I am with Joe about lists. I tend to leave a notecard in the same box as the kit (most of my kits tend to have AM so I have learned to keep things stored together.)
It's a nice little enhancement to any 1/32 aircraft build or diorama. The parachute is from True Details and they make more than one...portman wrote:That parachute pack is a nicely done subject in itself - lovely work John.
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Re: 1/32 Tamiya F4U-1a Corsair - Boyington 17740
Very nice John - thanks for sharing the link. (I might have to give 1/32 a go one day).
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Re: 1/32 Tamiya F4U-1a Corsair - Boyington 17740
I had forgotten all about that parachute, it looks really nice sitting on the wing
March as one, Don't look back
Odin's sons... Attack!
Unleash hell! Do not repent! Warfare grants us no lament
Let your weapons slash and tear This is no place for fear
Hold the lines! Move as one! In unity our victory's won
Our shields will form a mighty wall
United we shall never fall
Odin's sons... Attack!
Unleash hell! Do not repent! Warfare grants us no lament
Let your weapons slash and tear This is no place for fear
Hold the lines! Move as one! In unity our victory's won
Our shields will form a mighty wall
United we shall never fall
Re: 1/32 Tamiya F4U-1a Corsair - Boyington 17740
Thanks guys! I've finally attached the aerials so this build is finally concluded. Here are some pics with the big camera. I'll post more later.
John aka JKim
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Re: 1/32 Tamiya F4U-1a Corsair - Boyington 17740
That is stunning John
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Re: 1/32 Tamiya F4U-1a Corsair - Boyington 17740
Congratulations, John! Your work is exquisite. I always get chills when I zoom in on all the beautifully crafted details. This is really a masterful interpretation of an iconic aircraft. Also the ability to open and close the canopy is really an amazing detail, singled out as one of a multitude of details that work so well in skilled hands. A masterpiece. Only superlatives will do!
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Re: 1/32 Tamiya F4U-1a Corsair - Boyington 17740
Bravo! Can I have it? LOL! Since I couldn’t get Carlos to give me Flak Bait, figured I ask you.
Seriously, I am in love with it. You are a master. Well done!
Seriously, I am in love with it. You are a master. Well done!
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Re: 1/32 Tamiya F4U-1a Corsair - Boyington 17740
Thanks Stuart! Thanks Bruce!
Canopy Open Fuselage...
Canopy Closed Fuselage, which is what I used...
I had to accept a small price in accuracy to have this option. Tamiya provide two fuselage options (Canopy Open and Canopy Closed). The Canopy Closed fuselage is more deeply cut out at the back edge of the canopy to accommodate the thickness of the plastic when the canopy is shut. The Canopy Open fuselage has a more accurate cut-out but cannot physically accommodate the plastic canopy in the closed position. The difference is not very noticeable so I thought the advantage of having a pose-able canopy was worth the small inaccuracy.speedgraflex wrote:Congratulations, John! Your work is exquisite. I always get chills when I zoom in on all the beautifully crafted details. This is really a masterful interpretation of an iconic aircraft. Also the ability to open and close the canopy is really an amazing detail, singled out as one of a multitude of details that work so well in skilled hands. A masterpiece. Only superlatives will do!
Canopy Open Fuselage...
Canopy Closed Fuselage, which is what I used...
John aka JKim
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I think you made the right call to have the canopy open, all that added detail you added into the cockpit can be fully appreciated now. Masterful work all around, I hope that one day I can achieve this level of detail in aircraft.
March as one, Don't look back
Odin's sons... Attack!
Unleash hell! Do not repent! Warfare grants us no lament
Let your weapons slash and tear This is no place for fear
Hold the lines! Move as one! In unity our victory's won
Our shields will form a mighty wall
United we shall never fall
Odin's sons... Attack!
Unleash hell! Do not repent! Warfare grants us no lament
Let your weapons slash and tear This is no place for fear
Hold the lines! Move as one! In unity our victory's won
Our shields will form a mighty wall
United we shall never fall