1/48 Tamiya F4U-1 Corsair

Gallery Article by David Rapasi on the Aug 16 2010

 

This F4U-1 Corsair of VMF 123 was based on an airstrip in the Russell Islands in late 1943. The use of the star and bar insignia on top of both wings was non-standard at the time.

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This model was finished with Model Master Paint, kit and homemade decals.

Colors used on this model;

  • ANA 602 Light Gray MM 1723, MM 1768; approx. mix 20/80.

  • ANA 603 Sea Gray MM 1723, MM 1768; approx. mix 80/20.

  • ANA 607 Sea Blue MM 1718.

  • ANA 608 Intermediate Blue MM 1720.

Enjoy the photos.

David Rapasi

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Photos and text © by David Rapasi