Trumpy 1/32 F4F-3 Wildcat

[Morris]

Here's one I always wanted to try out:

Want to build a Coral Sea battle one....

[casper]

Nice kit Morris looking forward to watching your build

[Morris]

I wanted to add a pilot to this one so started with the cockpit - added aftermarket gun sight, labels and some PE parts from Eduard - Plus a resin seat...Tried out the salt thing too on the floor boards, was a bit heavy handed but first try...

[Morris]

Then worked on the side bits of the cockpit and the pilot - Got to finish filling his RH goggle with resin

[royjess]

Wow, Great start

[snapdragon]

I think I have this too somewhere!

[number1]

Great figure painting once again, watching with interest

[Morris]

Bits and pieces being done on my Coral Sea Wildcat

[steve131]

As ever great work.

[casper]

Brilliant start Morris, love the figure and your Salt weathering came out great
Casp

[Morris]

Closed up the fuselage - (pardon my poor boy model stand )

[Morris]

Finished fuselage and landing gear - wings next weekend

[number1]

Awesome work Morris.

[Morris]

continued on landing gear and started the wings....

[Mark]

Amazing Morris!

[casper]

OMG Fantastic great work as always Morris.

[Morris]

Thanks Mark, Casp. I finished it today, As mentioned it is from the Enterprise circa early 1942 - Want to do a companion Dauntless from the 'Big E' soon...

[number1]

Another fantastic build, I noticed you paint and decal before assembling the kit, how do you deal with the seams? Or do you dry fit and smooth any seams first?
Cheers Les.

[Morris]

Hi Les - I struggle with decals and masking after assembly - I feel more comfortable with the bits and pieces laying flat whilst I work on them. So after joining the pieces, I fill, sand and spot paint....sounds like the hard way to do it but it's what I'm used to

[royjess]

Looks stunning Morris, looks amazing