I don't know if that would be satisfactory. The Trumpeter SBD-5 prop works (that's what I used on my NZAF P-40N build). The -3 kit comes with the early prop and the later one if I remember correctly.
I agree that it's a PITA to build as the one I built a while back had a very high cuss factor. I started another one a couple of months ago but lost interest and put it on the "to be continued at a later date" shelf. LOL
As most of you know I love those Tamiya Corsairs. After the arse busting build of the HB P-61 I need this fun build. So here's a shot of some of the progress on the cockpit. This is the F4U-1A kit which I plan to do as Marion Carl's a/c.