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Thank you everyone. Working on an A-1H right now.

That is true, Mr. Hobby Cement S worked some of the time. Actually had to break out the Testors tube glue in blue to put some of the parts together. Plus some C.A> of course!

Continuing to work on models that I've build years ago as a kid. This is a straight OOB build as an in-flight plane. Much has already been discussed on trying to build this model with the canopy closed, so just enjoy this attempt.

Okay, this works. thank you for the find.

I have pictures of the exhaust over the top, but I also have a couple of pictures where it looks like it is also coming from the side, under the wings. I could be wrong, it could just be weathering and fading due tot he elements.

Everyone, I am in the process of gathering information and images for my P-61 build. I am having trouble finding any images for the exhaust stains for the side/bottom of the engine nacelles. Does anyone know of where to find a clear image of two? From what I can see, it looks like there are three exhaust trails for the top, but I am somewhat clueless for any other area around the nacelles. Thank you ahead of time for the help.

I am in awe sir, great job.

Thank you everyone. Fun build and glad you all like it.

...and done. Gouged body and vanishing pitot tubes aside.

As an Army guy, if I am following this correctly... the Navy got Top Gun, the Air Force got Iron Eagle... and the Army got Fire Birds with Nicolas Cage?

Very much appreciated, thank you.

To all of my fellow Veterans and the family and friends who support us, be well and thank you.

D Bellis I will keep the offer in mind. Everyone, thank you for the offer and everyone thanks for the suggestions. I think I am going to just man up and scratch build a replacement. Honestly, need to work on those skills so no time like the present.

Will keep an eye out, thanks for the heads up.

Anyone happen to know of anyone who makes a replacement pitot tubes for a 1/32 F6F-5 Hellcat? In the process of looking online to replace what was swallowed up by the carpet monster.

Currently building the Hasegawa Hellcat, I would recommend it. Then again, I haven't worked with Trumpeter kit, so keep that in mind.

This is an awesome build. Looking forward to how this will finish up.

Okay, so onto the priming and painting stage. SO far, I am trying to get a handle on black basing and the marbling layer prior to laying down the primary color. I believe I have a good handle on it, unknown if I need to get more of the gray down before I put down the Gloss Sea Blue. The gouge has been fixed and you can barely see where it is, unless you knew it was there earlier. I also wanted to see what occurs if I add some of the exhaust stain under the main color and making someone the top sections of the model lighter. Only way to learn is to experiment, am I right?

Does anyone know if the kill marks on the plane originally one posted on the starboard side or were the markings on both sides?

Awesome build, great job.

I am using an old Badger 18-1 purchased used from eBay, I believe I've had it for about 10+ years now.

Coming along. Had to fix a self inflicted gouge to the bottom due to a rotor tool mishap. The external tank is painted as a test to see how the colors will work.

I'm calling it... I hate painting faces for figures.

Figured I would build one of the couple of large scale planes in my 'stash. Stated this just as I finished the myF-16 build so I am still literally on step 1 due to painting. Unless I can find another set of decals this will be a straight out of the box build.

Still open to join the build?