Official FlightLine F4U-1A Corsair 1600mm (63") Wingspan

[Elbee]

Thanks, Bro.

[Aros]

Hello Corsair Cognoscenti,

Hah, word of the day is a good thing.

Below are a few pictures of the wing 'weathering' progression.

The first pic in the garage is weathered using pastels and rubbing with sponges, p-towel, and just my hands, no top coat finish.

It is amazing the tones and gradients you can produce with just those items.

So much easier for this guy than airbush techniques, though airbrushing would have accomplished simialr results in much less time, I presume.

Anywho, the second pic has 3 light dustings of Krylon Art Fixative. The key seemed to be very light dusting to acheive one coat of coverage rather a just one light coat.

You can see there is some loss of intensity from the first picture, but I had 'over done' the look a bit anyway, counting on some loss.

Additionally, another benefit is the overall blending of color which never ceases to impress me whenever I matte coat an airframe.

I also added some 'prop wash paint chipping', which feels over done, but I hope once the the wings are reunited with the fuselage, that will become moot, we'll see.

I've been dabbling on the fuselge, and that will be more subtle I think, but has to at least match the wing to some degree.

In the actual photos I've referenced, the fading is all over the place, sometimes heavy on the fuse side, other times non-existant on the fuse but still heavy on the wing.

I really do not think there is any right or wrong here, just pick a reference photo and go with it, make it your own so to speak.

Big fun, just terminally slow, but it is a hobby afterall and it's my hobby of choice these days.

Best, LB




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The heck with my like option...Where's my love option??!

[Elbee]

Hah, museum?

Yes, I've been approached by the Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum/Attractions in Grand Prairie, TX

and only if I can get it finished within my lifetime.

Okay, not really and I thank you for the kindest words, Sir.

The pastels are great to work with, but it is a game of patience at least for me.

I will add something late in the day and then see if I still like it in the morning.

This has helped me from 'input overload' and I have done as much subtraction as addition.

I think that is more about my inexperience with Warbird weathering than anything else.

I built plastic model cars and a few wooden ships as a kid.

Airplanes were more a real thing and my interest was always about flying those instead of modeling those.

As f4u ausie, jetfool and davegee have all said, a Pacific Corsair will look very much different than Euro RAF or USN Carrier based aircraft.

With that thought in mind, I believe a Marine South Pacific Corsair needs a bit of 'dirt'.
Best, Steve

[jetfool]

Amazing Elbee! Once you start the chalk process the transformation in my minds eye takes over and lets me replicate the shading, fading of paint, shadows of light and dark aeras on the subject plane that I chose. With added fuel, oil stains, chipping . dust ect. our model planes become miniature aircraft. Thanks to Davegee for pushing me to try this technique.
I believe you are producing a Museum Scale Master-p[ece. Can't wait to see it finished

Best Regards, Rex

[Elbee]

f4u ausie davegee

Thanks for the vote of confidence.

I think it looks really good so far and the fuselage is a much smaller area to weather.

Best, LB

[Coconut]

Davegee, what are you using for foam coverings?

[f4u ausie]

Personally steve,, i think u r right on the money,,inc the chipping.. its all just opinion... but if ur going to do it ,, it may as well b reasonably accurate,, ive not seen a corsair hellcat pic from the islands up north that did not look similer.. carrier born were a different kettle of fish.. dont uderdoo the fuse ,,, or it wont match...,, just sayin... and i really really .like the chipping

[davegee]

Hello Corsair Cognoscenti,

Hah, word of the day is a good thing.

Below are a few pictures of the wing 'weathering' progression.

The first pic in the garage is weathered using pastels and rubbing with sponges, p-towel, and just my hands, no top coat finish.

It is amazing the tones and gradients you can produce with just those items.

So much easier for this guy than airbush techniques, though airbrushing would have accomplished simialr results in much less time, I presume.

Anywho, the second pic has 3 light dustings of Krylon Art Fixative. The key seemed to be very light dusting to acheive one coat of coverage rather a just one light coat.

You can see there is some loss of intensity from the first picture, but I had 'over done' the look a bit anyway, counting on some loss.

Additionally, another benefit is the overall blending of color which never ceases to impress me whenever I matte coat an airframe.

I also added some 'prop wash paint chipping', which feels over done, but I hope once the the wings are reunited with the fuselage, that will become moot, we'll see.

I've been dabbling on the fuselge, and that will be more subtle I think, but has to at least match the wing to some degree.

In the actual photos I've referenced, the fading is all over the place, sometimes heavy on the fuse side, other times non-existant on the fuse but still heavy on the wing.

I really do not think there is any right or wrong here, just pick a reference photo and go with it, make it your own so to speak.

Big fun, just terminally slow, but it is a hobby afterall and it's my hobby of choice these days.

Best, LB




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Looks great, Steve! For South Pacific birds, I don't think you can go wrong or too over the top with weathering, although I suppose that is possible. I periodically "refresh" my Corsair with more chalks, and I'd like to try some of that Krylon Art Fixative after my next "refresh" as I have foam coverings that go over all the outer wing and tail surfaces and they act as a little "eraser" with my overall paint and weathering scheme. So the outer wings and tail are less weathered than I'd like because of the foam travel panels. I'll give this a try.

Cheers

davegee

[Elbee]

Hello Corsair Cognoscenti,

Hah, word of the day is a good thing.

Below are a few pictures of the wing 'weathering' progression.

The first pic in the garage is weathered using pastels and rubbing with sponges, p-towel, and just my hands, no top coat finish.

It is amazing the tones and gradients you can produce with just those items.

So much easier for this guy than airbush techniques, though airbrushing would have accomplished simialr results in much less time, I presume.

Anywho, the second pic has 3 light dustings of Krylon Art Fixative. The key seemed to be very light dusting to acheive one coat of coverage rather than just one light coat.

You can see there is some loss of intensity from the first picture, but I had 'over done' the look a bit anyway, counting on some loss.

Additionally, another benefit is the overall blending of color which never ceases to impress me whenever I matte coat an airframe.

I also added some 'prop wash paint chipping', which feels over done, but I hope once the the wings are reunited with the fuselage, that will become moot, we'll see.

I've been dabbling on the fuselge, and that will be more subtle I think, but has to at least match the wing to some degree.

In the actual photos I've referenced, the fading is all over the place, sometimes heavy on the fuse side, other times non-existant on the fuse but still heavy on the wing.

I really do not think there is any right or wrong here, just pick a reference photo and go with it, make it your own so to speak.

Big fun, just terminally slow, but it is a hobby afterall and it's my hobby of choice these days.

Best, LB




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[rifleman_btx]

For real, the stock motor can lift the plane off the ground in about 10ft, and has the power to get out of trouble when warranted. Keep it stock.

[Aros]

Leave her be. She's beautiful as is.

[Evan D]

Stock is really good.

[JClark]

Ok guys, really don't have time to read the whole thread 🙄. What is the go to motor upgrade for some more power on the stock three-blade?

[jetfool]

Hawks51, Beautiful Corsair. Off the Carrier Franklin. Very nice Rex

[Elbee]

My white diamond tail Flightline Corsair VMF12 Carrier

Hawks51, Welcome to Hobby Squawk, beautiful Corsair. Best, LB

[Hawks51]

My white diamond tail Flightline Corsair VMF12 Carrier

[Aros]

Fantastic beginnings Elbee. Already looking the part as usual.

[Elbee]

jetfool f4u ausie davegee,

thinking it through, I agree that spraying on a Matte clear now, will dilute the pastels to the point of making it all moot.

Craig, I thank you, Sir. And the idea of a 'living canvas' is appealing, even welcome, as that allows for myriad errors.

Rex, Spraying the matte finish down first and sealing the decals and stickers, then weathering makes much more sense, thank you.

Dave, on my Phantom, I used exterior semi gloss latex from Home Depot for the finish, it is bullet proof.

All the nomenclature went down including the stickers, then weathering, and I finished with a matte coat.

I did the same with my F-18C with the exception of the middle gray was Ammo MiG Acrylic as the color was perfect and I no reference to scan for the color at HD to buy exterior latex.

Again, like the F-4 the Hornet was finished with a matte clear.

Best, Steve

[f4u ausie]

Been busy late the meeting... firstly that wing elb looks absolutely awsome i like em dirty and dusty(just my taste) im an infant rcwarbird stuff,,,, compared to u guys weathering etc..... my thoughts on a matt clear!,,, leave it i agree with dave ( living canvas) they r were constantly getting dirty then being cleaned,, they never looked the same(of course not that i was there) i agree that u will also loose most of the dirty look if u clear it.. mayb brush off the loose chalk ,, from front to back of course.. hav fun b safe,,🙃🙃

[jetfool]

Elbee,

When I started my Corsair I took your advice and brushed on 3 coats of clear polyacrylic before I painted my scale colors. Made the model hard. Then I sprayed my colors and added the oil stains,exhaust ,chipping, decals, ect. and sprayed my clear coat on over all this. The clear coat sealed the decals and leveled the paint. After that I started the weathering with chalks. Looked like I had chalk dust over everything until I brushed and rubbed the aera's that I wanted. My sun faded top sides I used white, light grey and baby powder mixed together. Not only getting the look I wanted it smelled good too. LOL

Best Regards, Rex