Tamiya 1/32 F4U-1 “Birdcage” Corsair

[jkelleycrna]

I started this project in August 2013. I finished it up in February 2014 - My last model completed.

There’s really nothing I can say that hasn’t already been said…it’s the best kit I’ve ever built. It’s built out of the box, with the exceptions of Barracudacals cockpit placards & stencils, and Eduard seat harness, and the coiled solder used as an antennae tensioner.
ID light lenses were created using white glue.

Tamiya acrylics were used exclusively, mixed according to the kit’s suggestions.
Weathering was done with airbrushing and artists’ oils.
I hope that you enjoy the photos...

[Joesdad]

Wow, brilliant jkelley. Great pics too..

[Lego]

I love it. Really nice work Thanks for posting the photos.

My local model shop is trying to get me to buy one

[cib2265]

That is stunning! Ive built 1 1/72 Corsair and have 2 1/48 in the stash, want to get this one now, first after seeing Paul start his, but this is just drop dead gorgeous...

Well done!

[Paul]

Great work, hope mine turns out half as good.

[Lego]

Could you tell me what colours you used and what mix etc...please.

[jkelleycrna]

Could you tell me what colours you used and what mix etc...please.

I'm working out of town this week....but, when I get back next weekend I'll look them up and I'll be happy to post the info for you.

[jkelleycrna]

I love it. Really nice work Thanks for posting the photos.

My local model shop is trying to get me to buy one

You should. It's a bit pricey, but worth every penny. The hours of enjoyment you'll get out of it will make it a very reasonable investment.

[jkelleycrna]

Thanks for the kind words, everyone. They are appreciated.

[SteveW]

That is a cracking build. Well done.

[ChrisSteadman]

A real beauty

[MakingModelsAgain]

Beautiful!

[rodrant]

I just keep looking and looking ... it is just beautifull ! I have mine waiting to be build here ...wish that could turn out half good as yours(sorry Paul you are not alone on this )

The eduard seatbelts are those made like tissue ? They have some PE named FABRIC or something ...they look really great !

[UKguyInUSA]

That is killer! Love all the shading / weathering....I gots to go watch some videos and how to do that with artist oils and start practicing!

Cheers,

Martin

[PaulAyrey]

Wow that is amazing! Very inspiring, really makes me want to put my armour down and find a plane to build! Great work!

[jkelleycrna]

I just keep looking and looking ... it is just beautifull ! I have mine waiting to be build here ...wish that could turn out half good as yours(sorry Paul you are not alone on this )

The eduard seatbelts are those made like tissue ? They have some PE named FABRIC or something ...they look really great !

No, these are the regular, printed metal Eduard harnesses. In fact, they're from a set for the 1/32 P-61 Black Widow, lol! The ones in the kit are very thick and hard to work with, even after heat-annealing. I saw these at a show and grabbed them. I think I have two more sets in the package.

The "FABRIC" ones they have now are some kind of micro-fiber belts. I have some made by HGW, from the Czech Republic. They're pretty cool.

[ScaleModelling1105]

Very impressive. I'd love to build this kit but it's way too expensive for me!
The general finish is excellent
Well done!

[HamilkarBarkas]

I´m drooling on my keypad, the amount of detail and the realism are incredible! Wow!

[jkelleycrna]

Could you tell me what colours you used and what mix etc...please.

OK, Lego, here we go....
These are Tamiya acrylics callouts from the instruction booklet:

Upper surfaces: XF-18:3 + XF-2:1
Lower surfaces: XF-19:2 + XF-2:1
Interior: XF-5:2 + XF-8:1

I hope this helps you.

[Lego]

Sorry I should have posted I bought the kit last weekend. Your posts and Paul's build pushed me over the edge.

Thank you for posting the mix though.

Going to look for after market decals I don't like the look of the Tamiya ones in the kit.

[Paul]

Sorry I should have posted I bought the kit last weekend. Your posts and Paul's build pushed me over the edge.

Thank you for posting the mix though.

Going to look for after market decals I don't like the look of the Tamiya ones in the kit.

Excellent, I've been working on the corsair getting it ready for the next video, should have it up by mid week.

As for the colours i would do a little research as depending on which scheme you do the tamiya callouts are a little off Akan do a nice paint set i bought for mine, closest colour matches i could find (the only ones in fact)

[Omi]

nice.

[Lego]

Sorry I should have posted I bought the kit last weekend. Your posts and Paul's build pushed me over the edge.

Thank you for posting the mix though.

Going to look for after market decals I don't like the look of the Tamiya ones in the kit.

Excellent, I've been working on the corsair getting it ready for the next video, should have it up by mid week.

As for the colours i would do a little research as depending on which scheme you do the tamiya callouts are a little off Akan do a nice paint set i bought for mine, closest colour matches i could find (the only ones in fact)

The anthill mob still the only people selling this stuff?

[Paul]

The anthill mob still the only people selling this stuff?

lol who's that then

[Lego]

Linden hill mob or something you said in your video as the supplier for Akan. The ant hill mob are the little guys from the Penelope Pitstop cartoon.

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Sorry, did not mean to hijack thread.

[mick]

excellent work

[Paul]

Linden hill mob or something you said in your video as the supplier for Akan. The ant hill mob are the little guys from the Penelope Pitstop cartoon.

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Sorry, did not mean to hijack thread.

LOL Linden hill ha ha, i know who the guys are

Yeah they are the main distributer, you can also get them from www.hobbycolours.com and these guys who I've just put an order in with for some more akan http://www.hpns.eu

[jkelleycrna]

Linden hill mob or something you said in your video as the supplier for Akan. The ant hill mob are the little guys from the Penelope Pitstop cartoon.

[youtube]RRRzWTRvR5k[/youtube]



Sorry, did not mean to hijack thread.

LOL Linden hill ha ha, i know who the guys are

Yeah they are the main distributer, you can also get them from http://www.hobbycolours.com and these guys who I've just put an order in with for some more akan http://www.hpns.eu

Hmmm.....I've never heard of AKAN. Do you use the acrylics or enamels?
How do the acrylics compare to Gunze Mr. Hobby Color aqueous?
They seem to have a nice selection, perhaps I'll see if I can get them to ship me some to the States.

[Paul]

Linden hill mob or something you said in your video as the supplier for Akan. The ant hill mob are the little guys from the Penelope Pitstop cartoon.

[youtube]RRRzWTRvR5k[/youtube]



Sorry, did not mean to hijack thread.

LOL Linden hill ha ha, i know who the guys are

Yeah they are the main distributer, you can also get them from http://www.hobbycolours.com and these guys who I've just put an order in with for some more akan http://www.hpns.eu

Hmmm.....I've never heard of AKAN. Do you use the acrylics or enamels?
How do the acrylics compare to Gunze Mr. Hobby Color aqueous?
They seem to have a nice selection, perhaps I'll see if I can get them to ship me some to the States.

Linden hill are in the US, the akan spray beautifully my favorite acrylic paint by far, well worth a try the colours are great matches too

[Andyman23]

Awesome work. Good to see a fellow Yinzer gettin it done n'at.

[strawnobi]

I love your Corsair as well. Your decals turned out better than mine. I had a lot of trouble with the insignias in this kit for some reason. Tamiya's decals seem to be hit and miss and are so thick. They wouldn't melt evenly. If I did this again, I would go with after market decals because these were so aggravating.

Your weathering skill in this build is superb. I should have done more washes and such. But it's easy to take it too far. Yours is just subtle enough. Can't say enough. I might build it again someday. I hope Tamiya will release the F4U-1D with the bubble canopy along with Pappy Boyington's markings.

[jkelleycrna]

Awesome work. Good to see a fellow Yinzer gettin it done n'at.

LET'S GO PENS!!

Thanks for the kind words.