ArtyScout Posted May 16, 2017 Share #1 Posted May 16, 2017 I took to the blue skies over the Pacific Ocean circa 1943 and gave 'Nam a rest. The F4U Corsair is from Heller and A6M Zero is from StarFix. They both are 1/72 scale. I built them in flight so these pics are for show only. I want to set them up in a dogfight scenario. I ordered A/M decals for the Zero since the one that came with it were not acceptable. After my fiasco with my F-105 Thunderchief, I'm not going thru that again. The decals on the Heller Corsair were great; and as you can see they nestled down nicely to the aircraft features. The only dilemma with the Corsair were the injection pin holes in the plastic that I tried my best to fill. I painted the Corsair with MM Lt Sea Grey, Tamiya Lt. Blue and MM Intermediate Blue while the Zero is painted in Deep Green and Lt Sea Grey and Black. I didn't want a real dark blue color on the Corsair since I wanted it to look like it was from early in the war. I hope you like them and as always all comments and critiques are greatly appreciated. NOW I'll get back to 'Nam. Semper Fi. Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawberry 9 Posted May 16, 2017 Share #2 Posted May 16, 2017 Those are amazing and in a scale that isn't the easiest to show detail with. Great job! Now do a whole squadron of each! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted May 16, 2017 Share #3 Posted May 16, 2017 Great work. Airplanes are tough and you did a great job! Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meatcan Posted May 16, 2017 Share #4 Posted May 16, 2017 nice paint-chipping on that Zeke! good job Manny. Thanks for sharing. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted May 17, 2017 Share #5 Posted May 17, 2017 Great work - please keep 'em coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsweeney Posted May 17, 2017 Share #6 Posted May 17, 2017 Great job on those birds Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted May 17, 2017 Share #7 Posted May 17, 2017 Excellent job! I love to look at your models. Thanks for posting....Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe55 Posted May 17, 2017 Share #8 Posted May 17, 2017 Marvelous job on them classics ! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtyScout Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted May 18, 2017 Hi All. Thank you all for the compliments. Now I'm trying to figure out if I'll use threads or plastic tubing to hold them up so I can photograph them in action. Semper Fi. Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted May 20, 2017 Share #10 Posted May 20, 2017 Nicely done, Sir! A great-looking pair of models. And in the right scale, too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted May 20, 2017 Share #11 Posted May 20, 2017 The Corsair is one of my all time favourite planes, very well done! Another great project. Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtyScout Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share #12 Posted August 18, 2017 Hey Everyone, I finally got around to putting my F4U Corsair and the A6M Zero in a flight scene. One background has an orange tint because my printer is low on ink, but it looks like early evening or dusk so I used it and also the blue sky/clouds background where you can see that the printer is getting low on ink. I decided to put them on clear plastic rods which I first dipped in future acrylic. Well I hope you like the pics and as always all comments and critiques are greatly appreciated. Semper Fi. Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtyScout Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share #13 Posted August 18, 2017 ...and one more for your enjoyment. Semper Fi. Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted August 20, 2017 Share #14 Posted August 20, 2017 Thanks for sharing theses additional pictures! I played a little bit with paint if you don't mind.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtyScout Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share #15 Posted August 20, 2017 Hey Lars; Thanks I like it. BTW how did you edit the plastic rod. Do you use Adobe Photo Shop? Let me know. Semper Fi. Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted August 20, 2017 Share #16 Posted August 20, 2017 Looks great!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted August 21, 2017 Share #17 Posted August 21, 2017 Hey Lars; Thanks I like it. BTW how did you edit the plastic rod. Do you use Adobe Photo Shop? Let me know. Semper Fi. Manny Manny, no, I used Windows 10 Paint 3D tool. I "covered" the plastic rod with using the "spray bottle" function after copying the surrounding colors with the....um...errr (don't know the right English terms, lol).... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtyScout Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share #18 Posted August 24, 2017 Hi Lars; Thanks for showing me that I had Windows 10 3D Paint. I've used it on a couple of photos and it worked very well. I used it on color photos and with some adjustments it almost as if I'm painting for real. Semper Fi. Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meatcan Posted August 25, 2017 Share #19 Posted August 25, 2017 Nice work, Manny! I always think aircraft models look best posed in their natural "in flight" position. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtyScout Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share #20 Posted August 25, 2017 Nice work, Manny! I always think aircraft models look best posed in their natural "in flight" position. Terry Hey thanks Terry, Here are two more pics in flight but I used the Microsoft 10 3D Paint app. I'm getting better the more I use it. Semper Fi. Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted August 25, 2017 Share #21 Posted August 25, 2017 Lars these pictures are so cool. Is there anyway to give the props motion with paint? Thanks. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted August 26, 2017 Share #22 Posted August 26, 2017 Lars these pictures are so cool. Is there anyway to give the props motion with paint? Thanks. Ronnie Ronnie, that would be far beyond my PC skills, I really don't know how to to that. I think Manny's pics do look very realistic. Please check the props on picture/post # 8 of Strawberry's Nine-O-Nine thread, no motion visible! http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/296071-took-a-ride-on-the-nine-o-nine/&do=findComment&comment=2381681 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted August 27, 2017 Share #23 Posted August 27, 2017 Lars I guess it is the cameras that we use today....usually the camera on a phone, that make props look weird. I have seen them make the Prop look as if it changes direction right in the middle of a run up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krautpot Posted September 1, 2017 Share #24 Posted September 1, 2017 Great models and superb pics. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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