Tamiya F4Ua-1 Corsair 1/48

[flyjoe180]

Yes, Xtracolor is one alternative range I've used, White Ensign have a great range of nice enamels too. I've not had any issues with the sand paper finish you speak of with Humbrol enamels. I find the gloss varnish prior to decal and weathering smooths the surface down quite a bit.

[selrach]

Yes, Xtracolor is one alternative range I've used, White Ensign have a great range of nice enamels too. I've not had any issues with the sand paper finish you speak of with Humbrol enamels. I find the gloss varnish prior to decal and weathering smooths the surface down quite a bit.

Thanks for this info. I have been using a coat or two of 'Future' and it seems to make thing better. Nevertheless the roughness of the paint is still there so I sand the surface as needed. I don't want to so thick of a coat that the panel lines get filled in.

[Snowman]

Very tasty!!


One of my favourite war birds.

[Guest]

Great work it looks stunning

[Guest]

Definitely a great build! What a gorgeous aircraft


The extra-matt look is rather fortuitous, bearing in mind the rough environment the Corsair was used to.


However, if you're looking for a smooth enamel, Xtracolor are what I use & I recommend them highly. They're easy to mix, go down very well and most colours are gloss. The only downside are longer drying time & being more prone to attracting dust during spraying / drying.


Cheers


Patrick

[colin m]

Lovely. I like this lots.

[Guest]

Scott that is one of the best finished aircraft I have seen here recently.


The only panel dirt is around the motor where you would expect it. As far as I can see no where else a breath of fresh air. Very nice shading to give an subtle authentic finish and there is no need for panel lines with this finish. This is the type of finish I have been trying to emulate for the past year. For me it gives a very authentic looking model.


That tail piece is a masterpiece. Not easy to achieve but very subtle and craftsmanship with the airbrush.


Near missed this one and I am glad I did not. A very nice model indeed.


Laurie

[selrach]

Scott that is one of the best finished aircraft I have seen here recently.
The only panel dirt is around the motor where you would expect it. As far as I can see no where else a breath of fresh air. Very nice shading to give an subtle authentic finish and there is no need for panel lines with this finish. This is the type of finish I have been trying to emulate for the past year. For me it gives a very authentic looking model.


That tail piece is a masterpiece. Not easy to achieve but very subtle and craftsmanship with the airbrush.


Near missed this one and I am glad I did not. A very nice model indeed.


Laurie

Laurie, Thank you for your kind words. Any advice about how to do it better would also be welcomed. In looking at the photos of Corsair online I noticed for instance, that even though the wings and body might be scuffed up and dirty, the landing gear covers always looked remarkably pristine. My attempts at weathering were mostly spritzes of thinned out, slightly lighter colour along with uneven coverage of dull coat to get variation in sheen. I have yet to graduate to the 'heavy wear' school. I will have to try simulating chipped paint the next go round.

[selrach]

Definitely a great build! What a gorgeous aircraft
The extra-matt look is rather fortuitous, bearing in mind the rough environment the Corsair was used to.


However, if you're looking for a smooth enamel, Xtracolor are what I use & I recommend them highly. They're easy to mix, go down very well and most colours are gloss. The only downside are longer drying time & being more prone to attracting dust during spraying / drying.


Cheers


Patrick

Thanks Patrick for this advice. I will have to try this brand next time. One thing I have liked about Humbrol is that it dries to a hard shell finish that is resistant to contact with subsequent spirit.

[Guest]

Very nice it's a really nice kit I did one with wings folded now I want to do one with them splayed I'll find any excuse lol


All the best Roger