The model is depicted as NZ5255 operated by No 18 Sqn RNZAF/ No 4 Servicing Unit from Bougainville July 1944.
The Kit
- 1/48 Tamiya F4U-1A
Decals
- Ventura Decals - very brittle and hard to work with
Aftermarket
- Seat - Ultracast
- Instrument Panel - Eduard PE Set
The Paint
- Mr Color for the blues
- Tamiya XF2 white
- Tamiya X22 Clear
- Testors Dullcoate
Weathering
- Wash - Flory Models Dark Dirt
- Post shaded with enamel paints heavily thinned with enamel thinners.
The Photos
