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Thanks for the input Gaz. Now I'm not too sure I want to use them as they sound like too much of a hassle. I'll still consider 'em but I have other "regular" decals I can use and not put up with all that rigmarole. Thanks again and Merry Christmas.

I'm planning to use these decals but have no experience with them. Can someone enlighten me as to how well they work and what to do and what not to do. I appreciate your input.

😄 LOL

LOL Hubert. Yes, that would be quite the challenge. I think I'll pass on that though. LOL 🙃

Thanks Peter. I'm pleased with the way it turned out. One of my favorites now!

That could happen I suppose as it does kinda look like rust. Folks with adequate Corsair knowledge would know better. LOL

Yes, in the rear wheel well area. It was applied in the wing wheel wells also but was painted over with the Lt. Gray underside color. With time and some weathering it would show through.

What I call toucas freezing weather!!!

Thanks Peter. It's a long shot as that particular part is always needed. It would be great luck if someone has it and will part with it.

Thanks for checking. It will be in the 2 color gray scheme but not decided yet on which one.

North Louisiana. Not a usual thing here!

It's time to build another one of these great kits. As most of you already know I really like the Tamiya Corsair kits and enjoy building them. So now I'm starting another birdcage -1. I've sprayed the DDG and Salmon primer and will do the Lt. gray landing gear parts next. After examining the kit I find I have lost one important piece. That being the clear armored glass behind the wind screen. On the off chance someone here might have one to spare I'd sure be beholden to you if you'd send it to me. Normally I'd contact Tamiya USA but they are down for inventory until mid January. Hoping someone here can help me out. I checked ebay to see if someone might have the sprue for sale but no luck (-1A & -1D yes but no -1 which is different.)

LOL Me too Gaz!!! 😄 Building another Corsair is like putting on a nice old comfortable pair of blue jeans! Just the right thing about now. (Trying to stay warm! it's 12 degrees here right now!!)

I didn't realize until too late his a/c did not have the shrouded exhausts. Since I already have the fuselage, etc sealed up and set up for shrouded exhausts his a/c is out of the question. Just another PITA. 🙃 SO....I'm putting it aside (again) and will get back to it "later". I think it's time for me to build another Corsair! (My therapy kit! LOL 😄) I'm thinking a birdcage this time. Stay tuned.

Okay. Now that I've finished my P-51 racer Green 69 ( https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/18803-revell-p-51-racer-69-done/ ) I can now get back to this one. Finally got the problem child wing leading edges sorted out and the wings attached to the fuselage. Next I'll prime the whole model with gloss gray enamel and prepare it for some Alclad. I've decided to do it as Dick Turner's last P-51, "Short Fuse" instead of a factory fresh unmarked bird. I've already made the decals using my computer, etc. so it's good to go.

Thanks Kevin. It's one of my favorites also. 😀

Thank you Dennis! 😀

I'm pleased that you like it Chris, thank you. Wash the sprues? Might be better to wash the PARTS ON the sprues. LOL Just kidding. 😄

LOL Hubert. Thanks!!! Thanks Rob. I'm pleased that you like it. Since the #69 and the N number are special made using my computer and laser printer I figure this model will be the only one around. Truly, I believe, a one off.

Thank you Harv!😄

Finished with this one! https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/18803-revell-p-51-racer-69-done/

I got started on this build a while back but set it aside until I could locate some thin black line decals. Luckily I was able to find some on the Microscale site. 1/64 was just right for the trim along the fuselage stripe so now I've been able to complete the model. I used my computer to make the #69 and printed it out on my laser printer. I painted the model with Tamiya acrylic gloss white. The stripes are Xtracolor FS14092 medium green which, I think, matches the color on the real a/c very well. I'm very pleased with the model and I hope y'all will like it too. Please remember to click on the 1st photo for best resolution, etc. THANKS!

Thanks. I'm glad they had the size I needed.

Thanks Peter. I'm liking it!

Yes. A unnecessary PITA.