1/48 Tamiya F4U-1 Birdcage  

by Joel Alcantar

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Hello to all these they are some pictures of one more of my WWII US Navy models this time is the turn of F4U-1 Birdcage Corsair. The model is excellent does not have any assembly problem enjoys much to build it. I add some Eduard PE details for the cockpit.

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I used Model Master Military Colors enamel paint the weathering was done by airbrush only to add realism. To simulate missing and scuffed paint on the metal surface I painted the model surface with Humbrol Metal Cote Chrome Silver and left it completely dry. Then I applied other colors as instructed. When these colors were dry, I slightly scratch in some zones using sticky tape and pins for the rivets.

 I use the decals that were including in the model these are very good and did not have problems with them.

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I soon hope to return with another project to share it with all.

Joel

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Photos and text © by Joel Alcantar