One thing I like to figure out early, is what plane I'm modeling. While the kit includes a complete set of graphics, they are OK, much like the original TF kit. So, I'll be modeling Lt Guy Bordelon's Corsair from the Korean war around 1953. Borland became an ace flying the Corsair. Lonestar Flight museum has painted their Corsair after Borland's, so I have some great reference material. FWIW, the aircraft pictured here is an F4U-5, Borland flew the -5N (night fighter) variant, which had a large radar pod on the right wing. I won't be adding that!



A closeup of the nose art.