F4U-2 Night Fighter Corsair 1/48 scale Hobby Craft

[CDW]

from what i've read on this method, I think waters used, salt added and then left to go dry Michael

 

[aaron]

Yep water then salt added dry but i have also seen this way done with larger rock salt mixed with the water to a paste like consistancy.Its a fantastic method that has the added bonus of a "peeling" effect due to the "height" of the salt.you just cant get that effect by sponge or brush chipping.

 

[Vaughan]

Spot on Trey!

Vaughan

 

[TonyBv9]

Lovely looking plane. I think the weathering looks fine. Planes operating in the Pacific theatre must have had a tough life. With fresh water a valuable resource, I doubt washing the aircraft was a top priority. This plane is filthy:

An - Military Aircraft Pictures armorer added another 5-inch rocket to the underside of the wing on a Chance Vought F4U Corsair.

Tony

 

[treyzx10r]

Thanks Fellas ,yes just a spray mist of water then I use various salts ,sea ,table or kosher depending on the effect I want. Aaron I used very heavily thinned testors rust through the a/b for the stains and btw nice tip about the paste have'nt thought of that!The first wash after a hair raising decal session. The decals were very brittle and the port side fuse star came apart,did my best to save it.

Buffed off the first wash then applied a second especially heavy underneath

Then the second wash is starting to tone things down and bring the panel line details out

 

[aaron]

Trey nice save with the decals they look good.

The whole thing is comming alone really nicely, The washes came out fantastic and have toned down the chipping just right.

Pat yourself on the back bro, Well done.

 

[michaelm]

Wow Trey, this is superb.

 

[flyjoe180]

Brilliant work Trey, it looks fantastic.

 

[mobear]

fantastic build and now i know why its a night fighter,god its dirty lol,well played mate

mobear

 

[Vaughan]

Trey some really nice colour variations going on there. Very realistic.

Vaughan

 

[treyzx10r]

Thanks for the kind words Fellas I'm calling it done,overall not a bad kit except the decals but that might be due to age.

 

[yak face]

Fantastic job trey! The paint work and weathering are perfect . A very interesting scheme too, ive never seen the night fighter colours before , with the medium blue overpainted with black, great stuff. cheers tony

 

[mobear]

yup its fantastic mate,love that scheme

mobear

 

[treyzx10r]

Thanks fellas was a fun build glad ya like it!

 

[flyjoe180]

It looks great Trey, another brilliant F4U completed.

 

[papa 695]

A great build Trey

 

[Vaughan]

Great job, perfect weathering Trey.

Vaughan

 

[michaelm]

Trey, this is brilliant. You got the weathering and the wear and tear perfect, great plane, great build.

M

 

[treyzx10r]

Joe ,Ian,Vaughan and Michael thanks so much ,appreciate the compliments!