There weren’t many decals to apply, and it probably didn’t take half an hour to finish them. I didn’t even need to reheat the water !
The Sky Models sheet didn’t include stencils or prop logos, so I used the ones from the kit. The roundels really conformed well to the fabric surfaces of the Corsair’s upper wing.
I use a magnifying lamp with a flourescent ring, and it died while I was painting the exhausts (hence their shoddy appearance). I can’t get another bulb until Monday, so all my building will cease for a day. I feel the withdrawl already !
Even with the delay, I’ll probably be done with this one during the upcoming week.
Thanks Marc, claudez, Daywalker, Eric, Darren, and Darren ! (Is there an echo in here?)
Marc - not soon enough, but at least most of the waiting is over.
claudez - I noticed that you’re from “Katrina country.” Hope you came through all right. I haven’t updated my website in almost a year, so there’s a lot of stuff missing. It’s all on my Photobucket account, though: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v280/Pixilater/
Daywalker - there are so many group builds that I can’t keep track of them. I have a lot of work to do between the commission jobs (4 in progress, 8 waiting) and my own (only one at the moment). The urge to join the groups is strong, but it would be too easy to get carried away. Got to put my time & energy into the work for which people pay first.
Eric - no need for envy. Most double-action airbrushes will paint lines fine enough to do freehand camo. You need to experiment to learn the telltale signs of too much/not enough pressure, thinner, and distance from the surface. Once you learn what’s off, corrections will lead to success.
TANGO - don’t forget to clip the wingtips. Cut just outside the lights, and sand the contours. The wingtips and camo colo(u)rs make for a very different Corsair.
Thanks again ! I’ve got to get to Home Depot for a bulb now.
Katrina was rough on a lot of people but we were lucky. (only lost trees and fences).Thanks for your thoughts. You truly have phenomenal abilities in plastic. looking forward to seeing more of your work.
You never cease to impress me. I’ve got a 1/72 kit from Testors (will be having fun with AM and experimenting on it) and the 21st Cent. 1/32 Corsair. So tempted to start one after seeing yours.
