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Playing in the Sandbox Group Build Sept 1, 2024 - Jn 1, 2025

Tamiya Corsair F4U-1 conversion to -1A


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I plan to convert my -1 Birdcage kit to a -1A. Since I have lots of left over parts from previous builds it should be easy peasy. What is needed is:

Replace the wind screen and canopy with a -1A set.

Replace the turtleback and rear cockpit pieces with ones from a -1A.

Add a length of tubing on the tail wheel to get the lengthened version.

A correctly shaped armor piece is also needed. I decided to scratch one. Not real pretty but useable.

There are a few differences in the cockpit instruments. I intend to leave as is.

Like I said, easy peasy. 🙂

9-30-24 AA.jpg

10-1-24 2.JPG

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1 hour ago, Peterpools said:

John

Awesome project and a great start. As always, your office looks spot on the money and perfectly done.

 

Thank you Peter. 🙂

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As it is as of this early afternoon. (The piece of card taped to the tail is to protect the stub antenna.) I'm gonna set it aside for a bit and take a rest from building.

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