bigtim,
Thanks a lot for your reply. This REALLY helps. Finally got out of the house yesterday. This laying around sucks. I am real comfortable using a brush. I am not a master paint and finish guy, but I have done a lot different types of painting, staining, and finish work. I have even painted automotive on trailers and light equipment. But that was many moons ago, and as you know, a lot has changed in the way of materials. I presume that you are using the WBC primer on the plastic parts as well as the rest of the plane? I have a .46 mustang that had a minor mishap. I am planning on using it to get past the learning curve of finish work.
I hear ya on the "duties of fatherhood". Family has to come first.
To make a long story really short, I wanted to teach myself how to fly to pass the time when we go camping/motorcycle riding. So, my wife bought me a Nexstar RTF for Easter last year. That was all I was ever going to own. Now, the Sea Fury is my fifth plane, second kit, and I want to build every 60 size Top Flight warbird kit. She created a monster! The good thing is I really like building from the kits. It is teaching me patience.
I know what you mean about wanting fly. Due to varius reasons, my son and I haven't been able to get out for a few months.
Hope your maiden goes well with that P-47. It is a nice looking plane, and I would be willing to bet that the pictures don't do it any justice.
Good luck, have fun, and thanks again.
Pete