Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat

gorby
Superb job Gary! If it had weighted tyres, it could pass for the real thing.

Gary Brantley Autore
Thanks my friend! Yeah, the tires. Ya know, it sounds kind of lame I guess, but getting the tires true and level is a real challenge for me in modeling. I have modified tires before to get that "weighted" look, and then had trouble getting the flat part to lay flat on the ground. I need to work on that I guess. Thanks again gorby. 🙂

Martin Oostrom
Pretty as always. Job well done Gary.
I wish the tires were my only problem 😉

Spanjaard
indeed, the first picture can almost fool people to think is the real deal.... really well done Gary.

Gary Brantley Autore
Thank for looking in Martin. Your comments are much appreciated! 🙂

Thanks also to you Spanjaard! Your opinion is always welcomed. 🙂

Jens
A beautiful cat 👍 👍 👍

Gary Brantley Autore
Purrfect comment Jens! 🙂 Thanks so much for taking time to have a look, and leave a comment!

Gary Brantley Autore
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Spanjaard
good choice 🙂

Rusty Ships
She looks great. Awesome job on the base too.

Erik Leijdens
Very beautiful Wildcat Gary! One to be proud of 👍

Gary Brantley Autore
Thank you gentlemen! I'm glad you stopped by and had a look. I appreciate your generous comments too! 🙂

Yeah Spanjaard, a fresh new"look". After all, it is spring now (at least here in Texas 😉

James, I hear ya brother! Same problems I have with the tyres. 🙁

Ken, that base was the result of somewhat of a happy accident, or discovery I should say. I came across a spray can of car trunk paint in a bargain bin at an auto parts store. I hoped it would look sort of like asphalt or concrete and I'll be damned if it wasn't pretty close. I've had that piece of Masonite for years now and it's survived many photo sessions at airports!

Thanks for the inspiration and encouragement Erik!