1/72nd scale F4F-4 Wildcats over Casablanca( And Others)

[RAGIII]

Thanks to Warren Dickenson for supplying this kit and all of the aftermarket products used. True Details Interior, Wheel Well, and Wheels. Model Masters PRU blue with Valejo PRU blue mixed with white worked in for variation. Then Oils were used as washes and also Titanium white blended in.
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[Borsos]

To see a Wildcat is always a pleasure, more so to see one in Torch markings!
Andreas

[kensar]

Really good looking weathering.  You're mastering that skill!

[pepperman42]

Great results!

Steve

[Dutch522]

Gorgeous build, Rick. I've always loved that scheme, my Dad missed Torch by a matter of a couple of months, but he had Wildcats Over Casablance and I read it a couple of times. I actually began research for a painting of an F4F dueling with a Curtiss Hawk 75 with the old Lafayette insignia and the red/yellow Vichy stripes, but it would have been a little too colorful...

Dave V.

[DaveB]

Another great job from your stable, Rick -

I note you have added some aftermarket parts, but was the standard kit reasonable?

Regards

Dave

[bobs_buckles]

Lovely work, Rick 
The subtle weathering is on point.

Well done
Cheers,
Bob   

[RAGIII]

To see a Wildcat is always a pleasure, more so to see one in Torch markings!
Andreas

Thanks Andreas. I sold a couple of things and got the Arma F4F-4. So another Wildcat in 1/72nd scale will eventually appear in Operation Torch Markings 
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Really good looking weathering.  You're mastering that skill!

Thanks Ken. Greatly appreciated!
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Great results!

Steve

Thanks Steve!
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Gorgeous build, Rick. I've always loved that scheme, my Dad missed Torch by a matter of a couple of months, but he had Wildcats Over Casablance and I read it a couple of times. I actually began research for a painting of an F4F dueling with a Curtiss Hawk 75 with the old Lafayette insignia and the red/yellow Vichy stripes, but it would have been a little too colorful...

Dave V.

Thanks Dave! The book is great, IMHO. I plan to do some of the other squadrons involved using the Arma kit and probably an Airfix Wildcat with Folded wings. I also want initially do a Hawk 75 in the markings you describe as well as a D520. Oddly I can't seem to locate either. I guess they are not in current production runs from anyone 
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Another great job from your stable, Rick -

I note you have added some aftermarket parts, but was the standard kit reasonable?

Regards

Dave

Thanks Dave! The original Interior is Very Basic!  A floor with side consoles, a basic seat, and Flat IP / Decal. There is No Detail in the gear well at all.
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Lovely work, Rick 
The subtle weathering is on point.

Well done
Cheers,
Bob   

Thanks Bob, Much Appreciated!
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[WD]

Beautiful work Rick, so glad the kit and other bits found a good home.

Warren Dickinson

[RAGIII]

Beautiful work Rick, so glad the kit and other bits found a good home.

Warren Dickinson

Thanks Warren. I appreciate the comment and doubly appreciate the kit and bits 
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[Tim Mixon]

Looks great RAGIII.  I’m not familiar with this theater of operations but I really like the scheme. Your details and subtle weathering are excellent. 
All the best,
Tim

[RAGIII]

Looks great RAGIII.  I’m not familiar with this theater of operations but I really like the scheme. Your details and subtle weathering are excellent. 
All the best,
Tim

Thanks Tim. The only theatre Markings are the yellow outer ring on the fuselage star.
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[RAGIII]

So here is Wildcat #2 in progress. Airfix 1/72nd F4F4.

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A little bit more done:
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and now just a few things left to do:

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The Hasegawa D520 is moving along. I have also begun to kitbash the Airfix P40-B and Heller Hawk 75 to make a better French Hawk. One more filling and sanding session needed on the Hawk.

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