Looks like a real challenge, but you have the skill and experience to make a good job of it. The work looks excellent so far.
The vertical white stripe and overall sea blue color indicates this is an aircraft from the USS
Intrepid (CV-11) air group in 1945, probably during the Okinawa Campaign.
http://enacademic.com/pictures/enwik..._1944-1945.jpg
Don