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Post by Armorguy on Sept 6, 2023 10:24:00 GMT
Yep---the 150 gallon Corsair tank has a raised ridge around the circumference of the tank. The single centerline tank carried by F4U-1As and FG-1As has that as well. I believe Mustang droptanks have the same ridge. Btw this is a jawdropper!!! |
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 6, 2023 10:48:20 GMT
Thanks, Guy! Yep, Pony tanks, too. I wondered if they put that ledge there so the tanks would not roll over........
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Post by PorcoRosso on Sept 6, 2023 11:27:40 GMT
Great progress Ian. Coming along rather nicely.
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 6, 2023 17:48:54 GMT
Thanks, Joe!
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Post by SteveM on Sept 6, 2023 20:09:43 GMT
Really impressive weathering Ian, skilled work mate
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 6, 2023 21:49:11 GMT
Thanks, Steve!
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 10, 2023 22:56:43 GMT
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Post by tommygunn on Sept 11, 2023 4:39:08 GMT
Absolutely amazing. Well played Ian.
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Post by Paul B on Sept 11, 2023 6:29:58 GMT
I can't believe how this one has turned out, it is just fantastic  |
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Post by Armorguy on Sept 11, 2023 8:03:07 GMT
It looks as formidable as a Tiger tank with the heavily worn appearance. Spot on the real deal imo.
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Post by bwilt on Sept 11, 2023 8:32:44 GMT
That is fantastic, lovely worn looking model, and those French markings give it a nice splash of colour!
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 11, 2023 16:15:10 GMT
Thank you, guys! Bert, I do love those French markings, too. Now about that French Navy F-8..........🤣🤣
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Post by Robbo on Sept 11, 2023 19:46:09 GMT
Excellent weathering dude, I'm in awe of your skill
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 11, 2023 22:59:17 GMT
Thanks for the kind words, Robbo!
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Post by PorcoRosso on Sept 28, 2023 7:06:42 GMT
Well done Ian. Really impressive finish.
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 28, 2023 14:45:26 GMT
Thank you, Joe!
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The AU-1 is now complete. I rounded out the build by adding the rest of the sub-assemblies and ordnance. The dorsal spine blade antenna that Hasegawa supplied was way undersized so I made a new one out of sheet stock. The AU-1 also has three wire antennae so I made these using EZ-line which was secured with CA glue. Lastly, the clear parts were installed along with the gunsight. I also added a heavy layer of AK Sand pigment on the wheels, as well. The plane is depicted as a French Navy AU-1 from Flotille 12F operating out of Algeria in 1960. More pictures in the gallery and thanks for stopping in. 
