Late to the party with Major Greg "Pappy" Boyington's Corsair. Using Tamiya's kit for the project. I will forego the review as this is the 3rd Tam of 3 Corsairs I have built. I have those full in box reviews. Will start with the build.
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Wonderful entry, my friend @uscusn! Looking forward to it!

Thanks George yes they are and have been fun to build.
Thanks Spiros, building these have been a joy.
Thanks John, once you get one built, you look forward building the next one.
Happy Easter Everyone!

Excellent job so far, my friend @uscusn! This is a great cockpit!

I am sure this one will turn out as good as your previous Corsairs, Chuck (@uscusn). Looking forward to the rest of the build.

Continuing work with in the cockpit, will use the Eduard seat belts to attach the seat.

The fabric feel of the belts look good on the seat. Using white glue to attach them. Then the seat is installed to the rear bulkhead.

The control column is painted and installed.

The forward and rear cockpit components are assembled which completes this portion of the build.

Next step is to assemble the lower wing section.

The lower wing section is painted interior green and the brace is placed into the window opening. This will be painted Interior Green as well.

Next the upper wing inner will have me attach the middle wheel well wall into the upper wing.

Then the upper wing panels are attached to the lower wing section.

Finally the intake grille inserts are attached to the inner leading edge of the wings.

Next up installing the cockpit

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Cockpit really came together quickly, Chuck @uscusn. I have never used the fabric seatbelts before, but they look good.

Look good Chuck! This kit really is a joy to build. Looking forward to seeing her done.