Tamiya Corsair F4U-1 conversion to -1A

[JohnB]

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. 🙂

[JohnB]

Making good progress on the cockpit.

[Peterpools]

John

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

 

[JohnB]

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. 🙂

[JohnB]

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.

[Peterpools]

John

I know how you feel and when the juices have stopped, it's time for a rest.

 

[JohnB]

Okay, time to get back on it. 🙂

[Peterpools]

John

Glad to see you're back at the bench and looking for to your next update.

[JohnB]

Making some progress now. The undersides are painted white and next is the Intermediate Blue and GSB.

[Peterpools]

John

Might nice work and the conversion looks perfect.

Glad to see the juices are flowing and you're back at then bench. 

 

[JohnB]

Finished:

https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/20405-tamiya-corsair-f4u-1-conversion-to-1a-rfi/

 

[CANicoll]

On 10/10/2024 at 10:45 AM, JohnB said:

Making some progress now. The undersides are painted white and next is the Intermediate Blue and GSB.

Perfect!!  Nice work John.

[Peterpools]

John

Heading over to check out your finished Corsair. I've already seen the images and the conversion build; perfectly done. Awesome work.🏆