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. 🙂