Tamiya's 1/48 F4U-1D Corsair

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Re: Tamiya's 1/48 F4U-1D Corsair

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nice...going into aerial combat with couple hundred gallons of fuel in a leaky tank right in front of you :nono: :wow: :headslap:
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Well done, Keyda, great weathering technique. I've always wondered about the source of the leakage. Perhaps a venting issue because I am sure they were self sealing tanks. You don't see the tape on the F4U-4 and later.
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Wow…. Nothing like seeing a weather beaten bird of the Pacific during WW2. You nailed it, Keyda! Well done! :shoutout: :shoutout: :shoutout: :shoutout: :shoutout:
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Wow!! That looks awesome! Very well done! :shoutout: :shoutout:
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