Grumman F3F-1

February 2018 -- Accurate Miniatures F3F-1
Essentially out-of-the-box.

Comments

[Ralph Koziarski]

That's beautiful, Pat.

I've only recently discovered your blog. I like your approach to modeling, and I like the look of what you produce. This bird is no exception

Years ago, I read your FSM article on weathering the P-47, and it was so refreshing to finally find a professional (for real, in your case) modeler who realized that real aircraft aren't made of sewn together stuffed pillows, held together with stark black stitching.

I think I'll buy your book.

[Pat Hawkey]

Thanks very much, Ralph. For a while I was saving images as I came across them, of models as you describe -- the most egregious examples. I was going to create a category for them here titled: Models (or Modelers) on Acid. Then I thought, why promote this nonsense in any way? As for my book, it's slightly dated, but continues to sell steadily. God bless you, little book.

[Tory]

Gotta love those 'tween the wars bipes! Beautiful work as always Pat!

[Pat Hawkey]

Thanks, Tory. Agreed -- hard to beat those airplanes with yellow wings.