1/48 Tamiya Vought F4U-1 Corsair

by Hal Marshman

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This is my just completed U-bird.  Seat belts and buckles are scratch, as are the brake lines.  Engine has been wired. M.V. lenses have been used for landing light, I.D. lights, and blue wing top formation lights.  Upper surface paint is MM USN Blue/Gray, with RLM 74 added to darken and Gray out the Blue Gray somewhat.  Underside is Floquil Military USN Light Gray. Decals are from different sources.  Represents Maj. Gregory Weissenberger, VMF 213, Guadacanal, June of 43.  

Hal

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Photos and text © by Hal Marshman