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Thanks guys!

Another layer of weathering has been completed. Hard to see from a distance.


But from a closer distance, you can see the effects of the salt fading.




With the transition from global to more localized effects, I can start to take the masks off.



Although there is a small sacrifice in accuracy, the canopy can also be posed in the open position.



The curious clear window in the belly.


Lights in the wings.


She's almost ready to stand upon her own legs but I'll stop here for now.

Looks amazing! With all the work you put into the pit it deserves to be shown off!

Beautifully clear clear parts John - very nicely done!

Pretty much out of superlatives. The crispness and clarity on the canopy, the overall look... wow.

Just when I thought you couldn't make this look any better; you go and improve it beyond any expectations. Wow!
I'm not worthy!

Incredible!

This does look good and that's for dang sure John. I'm sure you've explained this somewhere in your thread here but I cannot for the life of me find it. I really like the way it looks as it gives the plane some character but can you shed some light on the lighter blue section of wing? Like was it used from another aircraft in real life? Just curious.

Thanks guys! This Tamiya kit is undoubtedly the "best" kit I've ever worked on, that's for sure. I put the best in quotes because I don't enjoy working on Revell and Hasegawa kits any less. They just require a bit more work to get to the same level but fun just the same.

The port wing on 740 was replaced as indicated by the stars on both sides of the wing. This is evident in photos. What is not so evident is the color of that wing. I've chosen to represent the wing in the older 2-color blue/grey scheme to match the older stars with no bars. The wing could've been re-painted when the white bars were added to the upper wing star to match the rest of the 4-color scheme but I thought this would be a unique representation and is not conclusively disputed by photos.


The bottom has been dirtied up just a little bit more.


I lost the clear light lens for the top of the fuselage. Took a couple of days to look for it but it didn't turn up. So I used clear UV epoxy and it turned pretty well. I was even able to replicate the tear-drop shape.


Some details were added to the sliding canopy including the three rear-view mirrors.


The tail wheel and doors have been glued into place.



Quick set epoxy was used to attach the wheels, making sure that the flattened spots on the tires are correctly oriented.

Very nice!!!

John, your Corsair build will go to the history books of SPAM !

Without doubt, one of the best WW2 fighter plane builds on this forum.

And that is a fact.

- Kari