Here I go again, I actually had this Tamiya 1/48th F4F-4 kit almost finished in wartime colors, and, I decided to convert it to a -3 in pre-war “yellow wings” markings. I stripped off all the paint and went for it!
I’m still waiting for the decals so she’s not quite finished. Highlights: I had to sand, fill and rescribe the wings to get rid of the wing fold and the 3rd/6th .50 cals, I just noticed that I forgot to get rid of the ejection chutes- I’ll have to think on this one. I also drilled the windshield for the telescopic sight. I post again when I get the decals…I didn’t use any conversions and all the striping etc. is airbrushed, finish is Alclad ll duraluminum and Gunze acrylics…
Regards,
Steve
That’s a mighty fine looking Wildcat. Nice work
Darwin, O.F. [alien]
Steve - looks great!!! I love that kit, I’ve done one F4F as a Martlet Mk.I and about to start on a Martlet Mk.III for the N. Africa GB. I love those prewar finishes.
Thanks, this was a very difficult paint job, probably the hardest I’ve ever attempted.
I love the prewar Navy aircraft. Some of the most colorful military aircraft ever. Very nice work on this one. Thanks for sharing.
Regards, Rick
steve very nice work. the prewar scheme to me is one of the best schemes. i do love the colors.
joe
Excellent work Steve, very nice clean build, and I like those pre-war colors also.
Jerry
Looks great Crockett… maybe some sheet styrene for that last shell ejecter?