Tamiya's 1/48 scale
Vought Corsair Mk.II

by Tony Prince

Tamiya's 1/48 scale F4U-1A Corsair is is available online from Squadron.com

Here is Tamiya's 1/48 scale F4U-1A Corsair finished as a Corsair Mk.II. The model is basically assembled out of the box, with several enhancements:

• Ignition leads fitted to radial engine from wire.

• Hydraulic lines on undercarriage oleos from fine solder.

• Seat belts fitted (from Eduard)

• Forward aerial post deleted & small whip aerial fitted to under fuselage. (Ref: F4U Corsair, A.J. Press, Pg. 134).

• Mainplanes shortened by scale 8” each side & new navigation lights fitted. (A.J.Press etc)

Alterations to kit colour scheme as follows:

• British Pacific Fleet roundels by Techmod (Aircraft #1)

• Extra Dark Sea Grey & Dark Slate Grey matched to correct FS numbers in Techmod sheet details (NOT print colours!)

• Walkway markings on mainplanes not shown (see ref.4 above & Model Aircraft Monthly, Vol 4, Iss 8, P. 27)

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Model, Images and Text Copyright © 2008 by Tony Prince
Page Created 15 April, 2008
Last Updated 15 April, 2008

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