Tamiya F4U-1D Corsair in 1/48 scale and glossy sea blue scheme
I decided to try and get a near-factory gloss finish to experiment with sanding and polishing the paint. I basecoated with Tamiya flat blue with a bit of orange to darken it, then sprayed Aquagloss clear, sanded with 3000 grit, polished it with Tamiya coarse/fine/finish.
I’m happy with the depth of the resulting coat, it was a lot of fun to see that smooth sheen develop. I also used Red Fox instrumentation, Eduard photoetched detail set, white metal landing gear, and detailed the engine. Tamiya's Corsairs are still considered some of the best kits available anywhere, and this one didn't disappoint.