32 Tamiya Birdcage

[moon puppy]

I can see!! Nice job Paul.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Looking good Paul!

 

[Paulw]

I am getting to the end of this build pretty soon. Life has been taking my interests, and I find myself languishing around a bit. I really should be more active. I decided to try and finish this build by the beginning of February for a group build that the model club has. Wheels up and on a stick but this is the only way I wanted to go.
So here are a couple of pics with panel line wash and decals on. More weathering later with modulation.

 

[jknaus]

Gorgeous looking bird.
JAmes

 

[moon puppy]

Subtle but effective weathering, looks great Paul!

 

[Paulw]

Thank you

 

[centaur567]

Looks great!! Gary S.

 

[Brokeneagle]

Love this paint work......looks outstanding even at this unfinished stage

 

[jeaton01]

Looks very nice, Paul. Hope you get your Mojo motoring soon!

 

[Heavens Eagle]

I stopped by and visited with Paul this morning for a little bit and got to see this in real life. For some reason I thought it was 1/48th from the photos. It is much more impressive in person!

 

[Paulw]

Thank you all

 

[Paulw]

All done except for weathering the prop and running the aerial. I don't know how that will go because of the shakes but I'll work it out.

 

[jeaton01]

Do it like I do, Paul. Set up weighted clamps to hold the line. I'm too shakey to do it by holding the line.

 

[moon puppy]

Love it Paul!

 

[Heavens Eagle]

 

[Brokeneagle]

Beautiful!!

 

[Jager]

Can't wait to see it in person at next month's club meeting.

Jager

Update: Saw this build up close at this month's club meeting, It is a very good build and a double winner. www.tulsaipms.org

 

[razordws]

Beautiful Paul. You nailed it!

 

[Paulw]

Well, I have to thank you guys for encouraging me to keep going on with this build. At our monthly model meeting we have a theme build. For this month it was what would Greg do? He only builds wheels up and on a stick. Since he only builds 72 scale aircraft, he gathers a lot of attention and multiple awards. I entered the Corsair, and I am happy to say that it held its own. Not only did it take the theme award, but it also took model of the month. I sort of feel on cloud nine. Most of you guys remember the projects I put out and how bad they were. I feel that I can only get better from here. I am blessed that the guys in the club believe that my builds merit the awards.

 

[Sharkmouth]

Well deserved, even without a sharkmouth!


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