Hello! It has been a long time in the making as evident with the amount of posts dedicated to this build, but good things come to those who wait! This model has been a true labour of love. I have always wanted a beaten up, sun bleached F4U Corsair in my collection and now at …
Hello! A while back I was given a Luke Skywalker figure to customise for display. I am a huge Star Wars fan so it was my pleasure to do so. The figure in question was the Black Series Luke Skywalker in the rebel uniform he wore when confronting Darth Vader in The Empire Strikes Back. …
Hello! After several weeks, my 1/48 Hobbyboss F4U-1 Corsair is finally finished! This build was a test best for my new painting and weathering styles which saw me embark on attempting new techniques and using new materials. In scale modelling terms, it has been quite a journey! I have always wanted a beat up, …
Hello! Welcome to my latest WIP post on my F4U-1 Corsair which brings me to working on the aircraft landing gear and further additions to the weathering process. The 1/48 Hobbyboss kit has a few flaws and as I have continued to build the kit I have done my best to improve or correct them. …
Continue reading In the rear with the gear! F4U-1 Corsair W.I.P.
Hello! This post is one that has rattled around inside my head for a while now. I want to get to grips with a subject that really bugs me: Mr. Negative Modeller. We have all come across that negative guy who knows more, does more and says more. To be honest, there have been times …
Hello! Welcome to the next instalment of my on-going 1/48 Hobbyboss F4U-1 Corsair build. We left this build after the painting and decal process's were completed so now I move to the next stage of finishing the weathering process. To bring out all the engraved details on the airframe I am using my favourite range …
Hello and welcome back to The Scale Model Hangar! May I take this opportunity to welcome all the new followers to the site and thank you all for your support-It is greatly appreciated! Now back to business! Last week I was lucky enough to get my hands on the Knight Models 75mm Wolverine figure and …
Hello again! I have continued with the painting process on the Corsair and thought I would share with you how I am getting on with it. The first job was to add a lightened shade of US Navy Blue/Grey to the upper surfaces. This is simply a toned down mix of the original colour. Here …
Previously on TOJO EATS S**T! ........... Hello there! Last time I worked on this build I was left ranting and raving at the HUGE exhaust stack cuts outs on the Hobbyboss kit Corsiar's fuselage! Geez......I wouldn't mind but the exhausts provided in the kit are TINY! Are HOBBYBOSS serious? Here's the problem...... So I have …
Hello there! After much enjoyment and a little hard work allow me to present to you my Hasegawa 1/48 Spitfire Mk.IX in the markings of 32 Sqn. RAF. Foggia, Italy 1944. You can see how this model was built and finished in the previous three posts: Spitfire Mk.IXc “GABY” Spitfire Mk.IXc “GABY” W.I.P. Part 2: …
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