Which 1/48 F-4U Corsair is better?

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Hello folks. Again, I need suggestion from you experts please. I am planning to get a 1/48 F-4U Corsair. I narrow down my options to three: Tamiya F-4U-1D, Tamiya F-4U-1/2 Bird Cage and Hasegawa F-4U-5(Korean War Version). Anyone has tried anyone of these. I wonder which is the best(especially cockpit). I also wonder the two Tamiya kits have any difference beside the canopies. Thanks

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All three are very good. So it’s up to you on what version you want to build.

Steve

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Anthony, both kits are extremely good. Having build both the Tamiya and Hasegawa kits I would personally have to give the edge to Tamiya in both ease of construction and cockpit detail. Also, the seat and instrument panel in the Hasegawa F4U-5 are incorrect; not by much but just enough to bug you if you let it. Bottom line, though, is that both kits go together nicely and you won’t be disappointed. Enjoy!

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Thanks guys. I think I’ll go for the Tamiya one.