Tamiya 1/32nd F4u-1 Corsair, converted to a F4u-2

By Iain Mackenzie

I just finished my 1/32 Tamiya F4U-1 Birdcage kit converted to the -2 night fighter configuration using the conversion set provided by B&B Resin Designs (BiggTim here on LSP).

All the switches and knobs in the cockpit were replaced with ANYZ products, as well as the canopy bow. Resin wheels are from Barracuda Studios, the prop decals are from Airscale.

I used the Montex marking set as reference but only ended up using the aircraft specific decals (which are still not 100%), as the National markings are not correct for 212.

1ManArmy spray stencils were used for the maintenance markings (from the -1A set, but most are the same).

VERY little chipping was done to the finish - I've seen some images of these birds kindly provided by David Hansen that shows no chipping at all in the places you would expect!

Once again, a Tamiya kit that was a joy to build!

Tamiya 1/32nd F4u-1 Corsair, converted to a F4u-2

By Iain Mackenzie

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