JohnB

Thanks Carl. I'm still waiting for the decals to show up. Hopefully SOON. I'm ready to finish up and proceed to my next build which is a Kittyhawk T-28B USN overall yellow with green stripes on wings and rear fuselage, 1955.

Okay Harv. I built one of those too and all the headaches that the F-80 has are still there so be prepared.

Thanks Phil.

Thank you!

I can copy and re-size these national markings then print them out on my laser printer on clear decal sheet for you if you want Harv. I thought they were Argentinian but see they are Greek. No matter.

These guys might can help you Harv. https://topnotch-success.net/

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This is as far as I can go decal wise until that sheet shows up. I'll set it aside for now.

Thanks Paul. I was hoping the decals I ordered for it would show up today but no luck. Tracking now says "by Friday". I'll finish applying the kit decals today and hope the Super Scale sheet shows up soon.

Thank you Kevin. I hope the Super Scale decal sheet gets delivered tomorrow! Then I can get the rest of the decals on.

Thank you Harv. I do too! LOL

I decided to use some of the kit decals to get a start on decaling.

Yes it's coming right along. It'll be ready for decals when they show up (I hope on Wednesday).

Making a little progress.

Painting underway. Alclad Dk. Aluminum w/a touch of black added to it will be the base.

I think it will go well with my previous build of "Evil Eye Fleagle" done before the teeth markings were added. As a side note, I built that one BEFORE the decals were available. I used my laser printer to make my own.

Probably this one Kevin.

I like what you are planning for this one Martin. It should really be a winner!

Nice attention to detail Carl! Gonna be a beauty!

Looks fine to me.

Thank you Phil. I'll get started on painting today.

Indeed. Most of the frustration is past now I think (fingers crossed). Thanks!!!

Thanks. It's all greased up with elbow grease, filler and sanding sticks. LOL

Filling and sanding completed. Now I can proceed with the other parts of the build.

This one has come very close to ending up in the trash bin too. I've put too much effort into it though to admit defeat so I'm still working on the SOB. I'm gonna beat this bas--rd into submission if it takes til next month! LOL 🤪 Here's a couple of shots for today. Using a length of elastic to raise the wings for some dehidral works for me. CA glue is a must for this build.