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Thanks Harv Finally, I'm getting there and I think I can see the finish line 🤞

Thank Phil I decided to try Tamiya's Clear Gloss Lacquer LP-9, thinned with Mr Color Self Leveling Thinner 1:1 and couldn't be happier with the results - smooth as silk and no issues at all. I usually use Mr Color Clear Gloss #46 but Tamiya's clear lacquer gloss is easily the equal. .

Thanks Carl. I have to say, GWH's decals were superb and they should be a dream to use.

Gus how true but we Yanks had our own fugly aircraft as well: Boeing X-32, The MacDonnald Goblin and my all time ugliest: The Champion Lancer.

DECALING UNDERWAY Ready to decal and I still needed to make the final decision on whose P-40 I would replicate with the kit decals and decided on Tex Smith’s mount. I was surprised at how well the decals conformed and went down on the plastic. Unfortunately, the rivet and panel line details are so delicate, no amount of Micro Sol would allow the decals to show the panel lines and rivets under them very well. Using the full size color callout/foldout as my decals placement guide, there was a problem. The upper wing Chinese roundel markings are too small. The plans show them to be much larger then underside roundels but but the reverse is what on the decal sheet. The first and last pages of the instructions are removable (awesome idea and so very useful throughout the build), shows the decals as supplied and opposite from the gorgeous full size color callout layout sheets. Seems the QC team was out to lunch on this one. The large roundels should be 31.64mm and the smaller ones 24.78mm. I decided to go with what was provided in the kit, looks good and moved on. The decals are excellent, adhere well, are quite thin and all in register. My surfaces are very smooth and slippery and yet, the decals tended to grab a bit too quickly – you have to stay on your toes. Normally I use Mr Color Clear Gloss #46 for surface decal prep but this time, I decided to try Tamiya Clear Gloss Lacquer LP-9 and the results were excellent. It’s now a tossup between the two as to what to use in the future. I wasn’t comfortable using the red fuselage two-part decal stripes and decided to just mask it out and a good decision for sure. There are a small amount stencil data decals that were added and except for the prop decals, all are readable. All in all, the decals are top flite. Still lots of work to do on the undersides but I'm getting there

Looking so good and with the prop and spinner on, she is looking like one tough gal.

Oliver Simply incredible work - just got to love it.

John Nice going on replacing the armor glass - looks really good and once the Corsair is closed up, I don't think you could tell the difference between the kit part and your part

Mark Brilliant - looking fantastic

Scott Going to be a great entry and looking to follow the whole way.

Phil I'm not sure .. good question.

Ernie Thanks for the info - I never knew

The Devastator does look mighty good.

Gaz How right you are - sometimes it's best to leave things as they are.

Gaz Just hard to see, but I now understand

Ernie Some mighty fine work on the dive flaps and they do look so good

Phil Tough choice for sure

Ernie I saw the Snow Birds perform many years ago at the reading Air Show and they were awesome. Always loved the Tutor and am looking forward to the kits.

Rob Never thought about those types of constraints and issues living on a small island. You're so right and lucky to have helpful friends and the abilities to tackle such problems. I'm a great starter but a terrible finisher and over the years, have learned to make that phone call right at the start. Still, I wish I had your abilities to dig in and solve a lot of these problems that are always popping up.

Another year and even though it was again shown in their 2022 catalog ... still a no show. At this point, it surely seems as if will never be released. Good thing I decided not to hold my breath. 😪

Holy Smokes - finally! Can't wait to buy and build a few

Oliver AMG - absolutely incredible - the screens look perfect and another added layer of brilliant details.

Ernie, some mighty informative insight in the Helldivers problems and flight issues. For me dive bombers and torpedo planes need to have the look and feel of a hardened boxer, that could take a punch and dish out more - and that the Helldiver had.

Rob Right,you and John and every aircraft build I've done these past few years, I've gone with a Quinta cockpit set - they are amazing. I'm still reading up and watching as many videos as I can on masks and even HGW transfer as I have a feeling, I'll be using themn not to far down the line.

Rob Nice going on bringing the plumbing situation under control. I had a clogged pipe a few days before Christmas, called a plumber and he couldn't resolve the issue. Called in a specialist and in an hour or so, the clogged was removed and gone. I know my limitations - limited at best and way less and miles behind your capabilities and skills. As my wife says and she is always right, just call a professional who knows what they are doing right from the start and have the problem fixed the right way. After I try, I normally wind up calling anyway.