Don't know if this has anything to do with the flaps up or down. The restored Corsair's all seem to have the step cutout in the right inner flap. Could be why they're kept lowered.

All looking super, my friend @johnb!

Decided to go for these colors to create the tri-color scheme.

Let me know how you like the Model Air, John (@johnb). I don't use them a lot, but sometimes they work great, and sometimes not so much.

Glad ModelAir is working for you, John (@johnb). I haven't tried thinning the paint that much. I usually add about 20% thinner.

Mine also has trouble with thicker paints, John (@johnb). It will spray, but lots of clogs and inconsistent spray.

I’ve always had great results with Model Air but I do thin it a tad with Vallejo Airbrush Thinner and a drop or two of Vallejo Airbrush Flow Improver. Thinning paint to the right consistency varies from paint brand to paint brand. An art in itself and takes a long time to master seems to me. But you’re off and running in the paint shop dept. now, John @johnb. Looking forward to how it turns out.

By the way, any window cleaner with ammonia (like Windex) works well with removing unwanted acrylic paint. A little goes a long way. Dab the offending dried paint with a cotton stick tip, let sit for a bit and rub gently. Apply again if needed.

Be sure to clean your airbrush thoroughly because Vallejo paints tend to clog the needle as well as the paint cup unlike Tamiya acrylics I have found.

John vd Biggelaar (@johnb)
I can't wait to see how it looks once you bring it out of the paint shop. Very Nice !