Well, I did it - I took the first step and ordered the plans, wood, and accessories from Bob Holman. Now the waiting and prepping begins

I have done a lot of research for this project and want to thank the people here for your ideas, pictures, support, ect. If it weren't for you I would not even be attempting it. It's not my first build, or my first Corsair, but it will be my first 'very detailed' project. This will be a long build for me, because I want to take my time and get it right and make it as scale as I can.

I started with painting the pilot. It's the BBI "Doc Miller" that you have probably seen on eBay or maybe even here. With painting tips from Tom Pierce and the Aces of Iron website I put him in the Pacific so he got some sun and since he returned to base late in the day he has a 5 o'clock shadow too. As you can see I am about as far from an artist as one can get, but I think it will look OK in the cockpit. I will be weathering the parachute, Mae West, etc too.

Next it's time to start gathering the remaining wood for the kit. I bought the short kit so I will need the other parts. Does anyone have a source for wood that you have had good experiences with? I will go to my LHS too just to see what they have. I will need to create a list of the wood and parts needed unless someone has already done that and would like to share it.

Wish me luck, and keep those tips and pictures coming!