This is a Monogram pro modeler kit ex Hasegawa. It’s my first serious kit in a while.
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Nailed it !
Thanks, I had a screw-up or two on it, but it is my first serious attempt in a while.
My grandfather would have flown something similar as night recon for VMF-531.
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Do you have any photos of his tail number? Excellent deal, great family legacy, Semper Fi.
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Pretty cool. Always loved the look of the Corsair. From time to time I used to see them flying at Reno Races.
I had never seen one in the wild, and the Marines had long ago gotten rid of them, even before my Dad got in, let alone me. But I do like that plane with 2000+ hp of pure hate.
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Depends on from who’s eye are you looking at it. As from a pilots view…it pure love.
Unfortunately no. He passed away about 30 years ago now and he never talked much about his PTO and Korea experiences. Also, my parents divorced when I was 10 and for some reason my dad’s parents shut my brother and I out along with my mom and as I got older and thought to ask real questions I no longer had contact. I just know his unit, that he flew night recon in both wars mentioned, ended as a Lt Colonel and did a CO stint at Guam around 1952-54 before settling down in Pensacola and working with one of the military airstrips around PNAS.
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I’m sorry to hear that. Write to St. Louis Records. You could probably get his records and a copy of his awards as his grandson. Better yet, call the Naval Museum in Pensacola.
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Welcome aboard Devil Dog. Good looking build. 
You can request his DD-214.
The History Division at Quantico might have his logbook but not guaranteed.
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Thank you, Sir.
No problem but I work for a living. 
Nice work!
Great job! This is awesome!
Roger that.
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Leatherneck 86 that Corsair looks fantastic! You’ve achieved the right shade of dark blue and weathering for this Marine “ground pounder”. I like your base with the Marston mat and the Marine Corps wings. Semper Fi Buddy! I can’t wait to see your next builds.
Tom S.
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Really nice job Now I want to go build mine!
It is a straightforward build everything in mine went together pretty well. I went with aftermarket decals.
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