JohnB

Got the little yellow stripes done. Lots of masking! Still a bit of touching up to do.

Thank you!

Thanks Gaz. Yes, I was very tempted to use the decals but, as it's turned out, the masking/painting went well.

I was undecided whether or not to paint the yellow stripes or use the decals. I think painting them is the right way to go though as they will look better than decals.

Painting in process. Yellow stripes are next. The kit has decals for a/c # FF75 but I plan to do # FF51 which has a single kill marking.

Thanks Gaz. After that ZM '109 and Hasegawa Oscar the Corsair is for sure a stress reliever for me. 🤪

Easy peasy Frank. Just clip off the end of the rod going to the outboard wing flaps. It is usually the culprit and isn't seen when the build is completed anyway. I have at times had to thin down the main spars that insert into the outer wings to keep them from interfering with a easy fit (add a little petroleum jelly on 'em if they still won't slide in easily 🤪.)

Looking good Peter. Those little static dischargers are very easy to break off. I know I did on my build! LOL

Thanks Peter. As I found out, there is still room for screwups which I won't detail out here but suffice it to say they are corrected now.

Test fitting the wings. Looks pretty good since they are not glued in place yet.

Yep, coming right along.

Progress!!! The landing gear is next up.

Thank you. I didn't know he had passed. I hope the folks running things now will some day soon remember us 32nd guys.

Thanks Phil.

I've had that Vector set for a good while but just never had used it until now. Better late than never! I think it adds some nice detail to the model. It's too bad Tamiya isn't issuing any more 32nd kits as there are many subjects they could address (F4U-4, P-47 razorback, P-51B/C, etc).

Making some good progress today.

About done with the engine. I used a Vector cowl flap set in place of the kit part. Much more detailed and it FIT! LOL

Great start Peter. Those Quinta sets certainly are nice.

Outstanding! I'm very happy to see it. I wanted to download some of the photos but they won't "go". Bummer. 🙄

Thanks! FineMolds belts.

A bit more progress on the "front office".

Thanks Peter. I'll have to consider doing that. The kit interior builds up nicely especially when you add some Barracuda decals.

Thanks! Yes, I have thought about a RN Corsair build and I have the decals on hand. I plan to build one of those sometime.

LOL Carl. Oh I dunno, those Quinta sets sure are nice! I appreciate the thought though.