I'm pretty pleased with how this one turned out. This is my second build after returning to the hobby, but my methods have changed so much it might as well be my second model ever haha.

It's the Tamiya 1/48 F4U-1D kit, with a few modifications so I could get away with the tri-color scheme. As with most Tamiya kits, the model was a pleasure to build, with the exception of the wing folds. They weren't difficult, just tedious.
The Verlinden cockpit fit exceptionally well, as did the engine, both with exceptional detail. I decided to skip using the resin control surfaces and PE for this build.
Paints are all Tamiya acrylics, with a final coat of Polyscale Flat.
Decals are from the Eagle Strike Corsair Best Sellers sheet, "Lonesome Polecat" flown by Lt.Jg. Merl W. Davenport from VF-17 at Bougainville in 1944

There are a few historical inaccuracies, but I'm still just getting my feet wet in the hobby and I'm happy just to have a decent looking finished product.

All comments and questions welcome!



















It seems to be impossible for me to get a good shot of the cockpit, so here are some pre-assembly shots:

Wow. I'd be happy with that for a 20th or 50th build! Wonderful work. And great pictures showing it off. The cockpit as well as overall weathering look great. Wow!
Allen

Hi Jason

She's a real beauty - you're certainly back into the hobby with a vengeance! I can't wait to see more of your work!

All the best

Rowan

Interesting shading. I like it. Enter it into the MOM.

Thanks for the compliments, I entered it in the MOM

Fantastic !!!!!!! One beautiful looking aircraft .

Looks great!

Great Job !!! Beautiful plane indeed.