Night Owl Models Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Yeh y'all this is just a fun side project when I am working on my two serious projects the sunken Hellcat and the TAV-8B Harrier. I had this crazy idea from a artstation rendering I saw. I started with Tiger Models cartoon F4-U Corsair not even sure what scale it is. I did paint it in authentic period 3 tone USN paint scheme for the Pacific war. Cut the flaps repositioned them. Cut the canopy so it could be opened. After the model was completed I purchased 1/48 scale decals for Pacific based squadron in the Marshall Islands. The roundels are Maketar paint mask 1/48. To add to the silly effect of the condensed F4U frame I crammed in a 1/35 scale WW2 Pacific pilot. I reshaped his hands to have the right giving the thumbs up while he points at his downed zero target with his left hand. I took the opportunity to practice my figure painting which is probably my weakest area. I used about twelve different colors from a YouTube tutorial that is my go to. I needed to cut the legs down to fit him into the cockpit. My idea was to have him banking over pointing to his kill. I decided on a small circular wooden base as the diorama. I printed photos of sky and terrain laminated them then cut and glued the scenery to the base. I layed down three coats of ultra Matt as the lamination was glossy. Drilling and mounting the model on an small acrylic rod was easy. Lastly was adding Water Line's 1/700 scale Japanese Naval Planes for forced perspective. I used oils to hand paint the smoke trail and burning. The two Mitsubishi A6Ms we're painted decaled and glued into place. I still have some pylons to add to the corsair and finish the base.I think the pilot needs a white scarf trailing out of the cockpit lol. Another fun project out of left field thanks for reading. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 WHOA! Night Owl Models that is AWESOME workmanship so far. Your Pilot looks AMAZINGLY GOOD. and your photography is genius way to show it off! SUPERB way to display your work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thadeus Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Ok, that is just so cool on so many different levels. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Love it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST0RM Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Really creative project. The effect is fantastic. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ExchefAndy Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Not really my sort of thing but, I love it! great work indeed Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Impressive! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruiz Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Amusing and clever idea, excellent execution on your part; thanks for sharing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Ingenius! I like it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Very cool display, Night Owl! : ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 WOW, that is a very cool project and, another great job !! Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Well done and so much fun- cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Night Owl Models Posted November 13, 2021 Author Share Posted November 13, 2021 Here is a final parting news clip photo just thanks for all the inspiring comments as always. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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