Tamiya 1/48 F2A-2

Highlighting the aircraft during the interwar period between WW 1 and WW 2. Military and civillian. There are some great and colorful subjects and a number of air racers. Tuild one, Build them all!

Runs from July 1, 2022 until December 31, 2022

Carlos Cisneros (Stikpusher) and/or John Eaton (jeaton01) are moderators of this one.
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Really loving this build Stik!
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That looks stunning Carlos - really colourful!
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Many thanks for all of your kind words!
keavdog wrote: Fri Oct 28, 2022 4:27 pm I thought he was okay
Maybe mine wasn’t so hot due to it being a newer boxing and the molds are more worn… :hmm: The detail is pretty soft… BTW, your Buffalo turned out mighty nice!
jeaton01 wrote: Fri Oct 28, 2022 5:22 pm Coming together well, Carlos.
Yeah, although not quite as I was aiming for, but I don’t feel like repeating certain steps..
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mustang1989 wrote: Fri Oct 28, 2022 5:26 pm I saw one of these in an antique shop around 6 months ago. Lady wanted $70 for it.

Good progress on this Carlos. Paint work is phenomenal!!
Yikes! :nono: You can find ‘em on eBay for far less! :whistle:
Duke Maddog wrote: Sat Oct 29, 2022 11:47 am Magnificent work Carlos! At first I thought you had a massive wrinkle in your wing decals, but then I looked closer in a second pic. :bag: This is so sensational, Looks like you're close to the finish line!
Mark, there are no decals there aside from the stars and the aircraft number. The rest is all painted, and I did have some mask leaking/seepage in a few small spots due to contours around the gun breech covers and such.
Medicman71 wrote: Sat Oct 29, 2022 11:54 am Really loving this build Stik!

Well, I can recommend this kit if you feel like one for yourself :wink:
Stuart wrote: Sat Oct 29, 2022 12:35 pm That looks stunning Carlos - really colourful!
Stuart, this build is sure making me take another look at the Yellow Wings era carrier aircraft. I never really had an eye for them before, but now… very colorful birds!
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I do need one of these for my US Navy collection.
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I forgot to post that I already knew these things could be picked up for around $30 or so. Couldn't believe she was asking that much for it. I almost called her out on it too but......my wife stopped me. lol
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Medicman71 wrote: Sat Oct 29, 2022 3:37 pm I do need one of these for my US Navy collection.
Get yourself one! :wink:

Well today was working on the gloss clear coat prior to panel line wash, and on my flight deck base. I painted that up in pre war colors for now…


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I also painted up and test fitted the wheels & prop… almost to the finish line!
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Mmmm, mmmm, man, that looks great! Beautiful model Carlos! :shoutout:
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That really does look rather splendid Carlos.
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She is simply gorgeous. Ya forgot to take the mask tape off the canopy.... :bored:
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BlackSheep214 wrote: Mon Oct 31, 2022 6:48 am She is simply gorgeous. Ya forgot to take the mask tape off the canopy.... :bored:
You mask th canopy?!?! Crap. That explains a lot.
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