Hello guys! This is Tamiya’s F-4U-1D that I’m backdating to a -1A. I added a True Details cockpit (Total waste of time, kit’s cockpit is far superior). To deal with the panel, I used Mike Grant instrument decals. I think they look pretty sharp! I decided to put the flaps in the retracted position, as this is how most photos of this big bird on the ground look. It will be painted in the tri-color scheme. All it needs now is a gloss coat and wash, then I can button her up and get on with painting. Questions and comments welcome!
Now you see it…
Now you don’t !!!
I Used Mike Grant instrument decals to cover up the holes in the True Details cockpit.
The differences in the -1A and -1D are pretty subtle. They use a slightly different canopy, the -1A didn’t have underwing bomb racks or zero-length rocket stubs, and they used a shorter tail wheel. I believe also the -1A had some fuel tanks in the leading edges of the wings which were deleted when the bombracks came about.
Kielers, this is indeed the 1/48th scale kit. For the most part it goes together like a dream. The only problem areas are the trailing edge of the wings. Doesn’t match up too well. But it’s a great kit, I highly recommend it!
