JohnB

I decided to take inventory of my built Tamiya Corsairs in 1/32. F4U-1 Birdcage ------- 6 (Not including the one I'm building now.) F4U-1A --------------- 3 F4U-1D --------------- 3 Plus 3 more in my stash (1 of each). LOL Also, 1 Trumpeter -1D built. Obviously I really like the Birdcage.

Lotsa weathering there.

I'd think white.

I've never used any HGW decals before. It looks like you have to use a lot of care going by the instructions. We will see!

LOL! Well get with the program!

I use a custom mix. RLM 23 red with some white and small amount of yellow added. All Model Master.

Not as yet.

Yes indeed! LOL Right now I'm planning on this one. The decals are from HGW and are "wet transfers".

Love those Tamiya Corsair kits. LOL

Maybe so Smitty but I would know. No fun in doing that.

Since I'm burned out right now on the Mossie I think it's time for another Corsair (my standby for the burnout cure). In keeping with my usual build process, I have begun painting most of the interior, wheels, canopy, etc. All that will be done and ready when I get to that portion of the build.

That's a nice kit Carl and a easy build. I look forward to seeing the final result.

Very nice work! I like it!!!

Time to set it aside for a bit. I'm burned out on it for now so I'll go on to something else (Tamiya F4U-1 birdcage to be exact. My old standby for the burn out cure! LOL).

Thanks Carl.It's a heck of a nice kit. Outstanding Tamiya detail and fit through out. However, I will be glad to get it finished and go on to something else that won't be quite as involved.

3 months so far. It will probably be at least 4 or more before completion. That's a long time for me to be on one build! LOL

Progress as of today. I still have to get the gun/bomb bay done. It won't much longer until I can over spray with a primer.

It's about time for something "new" in 1/32 from them.

I look forward to seeing the completed build Carl. Painting road wheels isn't my cup of tea either.

It's nearly all needed Ernie. If you choose to close up the engines that will negate the need for some of those engine parts.

Yep! Too big a price, very complex, and too big a model LOL. (and too high a cuss-factor sometimes!)

It will make a very nice model but I doubt I'll purchase another.

Yes Ernie, this kit has a LOT of stuff in it. A outstanding kit but very fiddly at times which tends to take away from the enjoyment. I'm glad I decided to stay with it but I will also be glad to get it finished.

Thanks. I have decided to stay with the Mosquito. Too far along on the build to set it aside.

That's something I'm considering. For the moment I'm still working on the Mosquito.