Finished up the riveting, got all the main parts put together. Now just need to finish the pilot so I can pop the canopy on, mask it, and get to paint!

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Great job on the riveting, Greg @gkittinger

Pilot looks great, Greg @gkittinger
Looking forward to the paint session.

Paint on. I watched a Doog's Models video on pre-shading beneath GSB, and got some decent results - doesn't show up as well in pics, but I'll use it again. Used MRP Eggplant, Tamiya Hull Red, Dark Gray, and then Nato Black to blend it in, then the top color coat (a mix of Tamiya paint). I didn't get quite as much contrast on the two colors of blue on the back fuselage as I intended, but will leave it as is.

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Painting looks good to me, Greg @gkittinger

Greg Kittinger (@gkittinger)
Your Corsair looks wonderful. The pilot looks good too, and I don't think I could ever paint anything that well especially in 1/72 scale. This will be a neat looking Corsair with the front half from one plane, and the back half taken from another. I have a set of decals for this one but mine are in 1/48 scale. It will someday be a subject for a future build, along with a few more FAA Corsairs.

Well done ! You are definitely getting closer to the finish line. Keep it going... 🙂