Hi Folks,

Thought I would post some pics of my Corsair build. I am building the excellent Tamiya F4U-1A Corsair. This is my first aircraft build as I usually build armour which you can see over on Armorama.

For my build I am using Aero Details F4U Corsair, Squadron's Detail and Scale Part 1, Fighting Colors F4U Corsair in Color and Squadron's F4U Corsair in Action No.145 and of course this excellent site.

Add-ons I am bringing to the party.

Verlinden's F4U1/2 Super Detail Set
Vector VDS48-047 Detailed Cowl Kit for the the Tamiya kit
Ultracast 48204 F4U-1 Corsair Exhausts
CMK 4073 F4U-1 Corsair Control Surfaces
True Details 48045 F6F Hellcat/Corsair Wheel set.

These upgrades may be a bit much for my first aircraft build but I want to challenge myself on this build as I have a number of other aircraft kits in que to build including Tamiya's new 1/32 scale P51 Mustang which is a beautiful kit but not one I wish to tackle until I get some more experience in the smaller scales.

In terms of the actual aircraft I have the sky models F4U Corsair decal. I was initially undecided as to what aircraft to do but have since decided on a VF-17 Corsair.

Here's the kit in question.

Looks like all aircraft kits start with the cockpit build so following the instructions I built it up. I used the Verlinden set but only the seat and side panels. I used the Tamiya kit parts for the rest.

Engine Build up.

And with cowling and Cowling Flaps done.

I used the Vector Detailed Cowling set for the Corsair for this one.

For your first bird build its looking really good. Great detail on the engine aswel.
Keep up the good work I'll be following this one.

I'm a big fan of your work over on Armorama. Thinking about starting my 1st aircraft too. Can't wait to see how this turns out.

Cheers

Jeff