JohnB

You do realize this is the same airplane. Before restoration and after.

Peter. You misunderstand. I'm not going with the restored version but the "put out to pasture one". I posted the restored photo after you said it had seen better days to show you it is again seeing good days. 🙄

When that photo was taken it was in a sad state. Since then it was restored and is flying today.

I plan as close to the picture as possible but we will see.

As I said, this is a between builds build. Something to work on while awaiting my next project which I plan to be the Hobby Craft P-51 as soon as I can snag a Vector cockpit at a reasonable price (ebay prices are over $100 and very high shipping. No way Jose"!). I got one from Canada but it was still pricey. At any rate, I'll work on this Trumpeter F4U-4 (even with the crappy cockpit since I couldn't find a Grand Phoenix cockpit set at a good price) which I plan to do as one seen put out to pasture some years ago. Happily it has been restored to flying condition, etc. Anyway, as y'all know, I like to keep busy with something so for now this will do. I'll set it aside in a bit and come back to it as time permits. 😀

I wonder what they have been smoking! 🤪

Thank you! 😀

Thank you MARU. Very much appreciated.

Good luck Peter!!!! 🤞

That a good approach as long as the inserted piece doesn't push the break wider. Thick CA gel and NOT any thin stuff is the main thing.

I feel for you Peter. It has to be very aggravating. Hang in there as I'm confident you will overcome the problem. I still think some thick CA gel applied to the length of the crack would be a big help.

Thank you Hubert.

Thanks Ernie! The kit does leave some things to be desired but it is what it is. Not a BAD kit but it could be better.

LOL Gaz. Not outside the realm of possibilities!

Thanks. I used thin black stripe decals I got from MicroScale a while back. They have several sizes.

Good luck! 🤞

Thank you Martin!

The more I think about it Peter the more I think drilling a small hole might be a good thing. Just to be sure.

I wouldn't think so Peter as the CA should prevent that. You can if you want to but I really don't see the need unless you just want the extra hold.

I'd carefully clean up the area around the crack using some Alclad Airbrush Cleaner on a Q-tip. Then lay in enough Zap Gel CA to cover the crack then put a drop of Zip Kicker on it. That way you can sand it out without having to wait for the gel to set up. You should then have a strong "fix" to work with. Works for me!

Thanks Peter. I appreciate that.

Thanks Dennis!!! 😀

Thanks Rob. I agree, that yellow "gas patch" is a eye-catcher.

Thanks! I'm glad you like it.

Thank you Rockie.