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Title: Airfix F4F-4: a small distraction.
Post by: RAGIII on April 03, 2026, 05:55:28 AM

I just finished the Airfix 1/72nd scale F4F-4 in Joseph Foss Markings from Guadalcanal. Built almost OOB with MRP and Tamiya paints. The ventral drop tank is Eduard Brassin, originally intended to use  With the Arma kit. As always, the bulk of the weathering is done with Oils. It was a distraction from the Be2c as I contemplate masking a ton of ribs  ::)
RAGIII

(https://i.postimg.cc/mhx63qVQ/657790110_27441729342094111_5702304181081717397_n.jpg)



(https://i.postimg.cc/w3Kb5PF2/658997205_27441736718760040_4486117119773189208_n.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/MXkr04tm/658714744_27441735258760186_3445785132776790527_n.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/gr9By54V/658188591_27441732228760489_627213649445744059_n.jpg)

Title: Re: Airfix F4F-4: a small distraction.
Post by: DaddyO on April 03, 2026, 07:10:47 AM

You built this as a distraction during the Be2 build!!! :o

It's gorgeous (as always) and I envy your productivity.
I did the rib masking last week and it wasn't too bad. I even used the wrong tape initially and had to strip an entire wings making and re-do it  ::)

Paul

Title: Re: Airfix F4F-4: a small distraction.
Post by: NigelR on April 03, 2026, 06:09:35 PM

Very nice indeed as a quick distration!

Title: Re: Airfix F4F-4: a small distraction.
Post by: Brad Cancian on April 04, 2026, 06:38:02 AM

Rick's model factory has done it again! Great work my friend! Gotta love this generation of Airfix kits.

Cheers

BC

Title: Re: Airfix F4F-4: a small distraction.
Post by: Alexis on April 06, 2026, 03:23:28 AM

Excellent build Rick ! Will agree with Brad the new gen of airfix kits are up there . I still have a couple of their 48 Mustangs in the stash .



Alexis

Title: Re: Airfix F4F-4: a small distraction.
Post by: KiwiZac on April 08, 2026, 08:14:57 AM

I'm another big fan of New Airfix - there have been several recent releases I want to build even though I have little to no interest in the subject, they just look so enjoyable to build.

I wish my distractions would come out this well. Beautiful work, RAGman! This is a real honey.

Title: Re: Airfix F4F-4: a small distraction.
Post by: gedmundson on April 09, 2026, 07:35:55 AM

What a nice little gem, Rick - well done. Really like your subtle weathering touches on what appears to be a very nice kit.
Cheers,
Gary

Title: Re: Airfix F4F-4: a small distraction.
Post by: PrzemoL on April 09, 2026, 07:35:16 PM

A nice little gem! Congratulations!