I posted the photo of the F4U-2. Built from the Tamiya kit with very minor modifications. The very early Corsair has only been rendered previously by AMT and badly at that. While the F4U Corsair series from Tamiya is over 10 years old, it still represents the best investment of your hard-earned dollar. Fit-wise, the kit is generally good. Positive location of the assembled cockpit is a little vague, but installing the gunsight ahead of time helps with the installation. Cockpit looks very, very nice even if assembled straight from the box. The outer wing panels can be a bit finicky to mate with the wing center section if one wants to build the model with the wings spread. The insert behind the cockpit to cater for both early and late versions is best glued to each respective fuselage side first. The windscreen for the Birdcage version takes a little bit of extra time with patty and sandpaper to get a nice, smooth blended transition, but its arguably the worst-fitting part in the kit. Wheel wells have some annoying ejector pin marks that need to be scraped away or planked over with plastic sheet. Wheels and tyres themselves are not bad but i'd advise in some aftermarket wheels. Modular parts breakdown of the kit engine makes painting and assembly a snap. If you are interested in late-version Corsairs, my suggestion is to check out the Hasegawa F4U-4, -5, -5N, -7, and AU-1. While accurate, they are a little bit finicky to put together. They are also hard to find, and expensive. If you just want a nice looking Corsair with a minimum of drama, go with Tamiya. You won't regret it.

All parts fit well - instructions easy to follow - very happy with the outcome of this model - its one of my better builds.

I have always been impressed with both the value for money and the detail that Tamiya pack into there kits. This kit is no exception. There is no over flash and the parts come of the sprues cleanly, requiring little clean up if any. The instructions are clear and the build prceeds smoothly. The detail is impressive given the low price, and I can ensure you that the end result will be a faithful reproduction of this iconic aircraft that will look great in any collection.