This is
the Hasegawa F4U-7 in 1/48 Scale. I put a resin cockpit in with some
photoetch details. The tail control surfaces were cut out and
repositioned. I put new fins on the rockets (not visible) because kit fins
are way out of scale.
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I mixed
Model Master Dark Blue and Black Acryl for the Dark Blue color. I mixed
flat and gloss MM clear Acryl to give it a little shine, and avoid the
"toy" look of too much gloss. I added some scratch made mirrors
and pull
handles inside the canopy.
The kit has
very good detail for the most part. It helps to spruce up the canopy
and cockpit as the original it is a little sparse in detail. I also
made my own cowl flaps to replace ones that were too thick. The kit
is challenging but makes a very good representation of probably the most
colorful Corsair.
Thanks to all
for the inspiring models on ARC!
J. Dillman
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