Greenshirt Modeler

Models & Musings

  • Deathrattlers in Korea

    AU-1 129401, WS 24, VMA-323 USMC, Korea 1953 In my quest to have a complete set of Corsairs I picked up this Italeri kit. It was part of the batch build started 17 years ago and finished this summer. The Subject VMA-323 was commissioned in 1943 with the Corsair and worked up at secure Pacific…

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  • The FAA’s Last Kills in World War II

    Seafire F.III, S115, 887 Naval Air Squadron, HMS Indefatigable, British Pacific Fleet, August 1945 I initially chose this subject because of the mix of East India Fleet and British Pacific Fleet markings. Once I got to know the details behind them, I’m glad I chose it. I finished this model back in August, 2009. The…

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  • Colorful Corsair in MUSKETEER markings

    F4U-7 Corsair 133828/20, Flotilla 15.F, Suez Crisis, 1956 This is another kit “lost” on the shelf for 17 years awaiting decals. A very colorful scheme even if only worn for a short time. The Subject The Corsair is one of the first aircraft that enjoyed a very long life with numerous Air Forces and Navies…

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