Tamiya Corsair F4U-1D 1/48 - Full build

Hello fellas, in this video I am building Tamiya's 1/48th scale Vought F4U-1D Corsair. For this build I am using a PE set from Eduard and lots of scratch built details.
Enjoy.
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[@jamesjester2542]

I'm 57 been building models since I was 9 years old. The thought you put into this Corsair is beyond amazing. I respect anyone who goes the extra mile when they are building a model. I wish I had the guts to post my builds, but I am not very good when it comes to video and posting stuff. Keep up the amazing work.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks James, appreciated! Posting and making videos does not better the experience... quite the contrary.

[@VadersRage]

James, I second that. Been building since the early 70's as well and am skeptical of my ability to film, edit and post any of my builds. I'm probably my own worst critic.
Yep....the level of detail and thought that goes into this build is fantastic. I have an Arado AR 196 that begs for this kind of treatment, but I doubt I could hit this level of quality.
I have enough kits in my stash where I could build and upload 1 kit a week until I die, but I too lack the guts to put myself out there like this. I guess I worry too much about what people would think.....instead of just focusing on my enjoyment of the hobby.

[@ralphford4302]

Thank you for this video. Your taking the time and effort to add the additional detail is an absolute pleasure to watch and learn from

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Ralph, appreciated 👍

[@The_Original_Brad_Miller]

I can only wish my hands were that steady, my eyes that sharp, and my patience that long. But those days are long gone, I'm not sure they were ever here. :) Outstanding work!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Brad, I suspect that the hobby has a lot to do with our eyesight getting weaker and hands shakier... don't know about the patience :)

[@panzer-meister]

As usual, it's amazing work. No longer, it doesn't looks like a model. Thanks for sharing.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@stonefarmer3005]

My favorite plane from WWII! I’ve built many kits, but your work makes me look like a beginner. Keep it up.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate!

[@foreverplastickits138]

*So huge built of the mythic Corsair, a very pleasant step by step to follow!*

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks 👍

[@rickbourn971]

So good! Love all the details you add to your kits - they add so much realism to the project. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Rick 👍

[@Triptunee]

Great vid indeed

[@lucasner463]

STILL one of my favorite builds on TH-cam! Well done!!!

[@MMScaleModels]

Glad you like it!

[@MrTinman624]

Beautifully built, so much attention to detail, I really enyoyed it, thank you.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thank you Gary, appreciated!

[@victorgojocco1716]

VERY BEAUTIFULLY MADE!!! A TRULY WORK OF ART!! FANTASTIC!!!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thank You very much Victor 😊

[@camposcasc7615]

Magnífico trabalho . Parabéns ! !!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate

[@jesseortega8598]

I'm a beginner at building Aircraft models. I love the corsairs. I watched from beginning to end. I literally saw this plane come to life as you were building it. Absolutely Awesome. Very well done. Keep up the good work.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate, appreciated 👍

[@jesseortega8598]

@@MMScaleModels Your Welcome

[@josemanuelcobo644]

Amazing skill. I love how you explain what you do and why you do it. I'm learning a lot with your videos. Thank you for your great work

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Jose 👍

[@mihalislymperakis2422]

Once again, brilliant work, and amazingly useful video, really helpful, really appreciated!!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@dennisnaylor2965]

Excellent workmanship!!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Dennis 👍

[@goodtips8973]

well, i just say it is an amazing job you did! so much work but looks like real. thank you for sharing.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate👍

[@user-yf8zj1wh5c]

Великолепная работа!👍👏👏👏

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks for watching mate 👍

[@davidcole333]

You have a lot of talent! Beautiful work.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@theotherotherwhitemeat22]

I haven't even finished watching this video. I have to say you are a very talented artist. I mean the best I've ever seen in this category on TH-cam.. Excellent work!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thank you so much 😀

[@cdpgbc-mw2kz]

Canadian viewer. Very well done build. It is not easy making a one color aircraft look so realistic. Your weathering was perfect.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@michaellewis1211]

Beautiful work!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@Christospap]

Absolutely incredible! Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Greece.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Chris, greetings from Bulgaria

[@Triptunee]

ti kaniss

[@j.omegaescobedoalva6704]

wow, hyperrealism in the instrument panel!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@leor2830]

Excellent work!!!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@ScaleVehicles]

Impressive! I like the attention to details.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate👍

[@hirstyboy97]

Great build , detail and the painting , will be looking out for more videos👍

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@anthonyrosa5006]

Clean but not overly weathered. Nice!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate!

[@Hossman757]

AMAZING. Museum quality if I have ever seen it.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate

[@simplelifediy1772]

stumbled across your channel, and all I can say is "wow!!!"

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@leftclick2win]

Beautiful

[@I_am_the_big_dipper]

Wow......nicely done!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@tonygary7611]

Beautiful build

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Tony 👍

[@Peter-vl9fz]

Your modelling skills are amazing. I have no idea how you hold your hand that steady

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate, sometimes I hold my hand with the other. And also finding a comfortable position is a key.

[@paulsymons7643]

Just found your channel and subscribed straight away. Amazing build fella, beautifully painted and finished.
Long may you continue.👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Paul, appreciated!

[@stephanecaille2817]

Congratulations from France. Yours videos are so greats.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍 greetings from Bulgaria

[@BombshellCreations]

I just found your channel. I watcha lot of modeling channels and I must say I love your technique and results! Bravo!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks James, welcome and have a good time here 👍

[@splinter8353]

Very impressive 👏

[@francoisvidocq6012]

Great job. I learned a lot. Thanks for sharing.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@johncipolla8335]

This aircraft is my favorite WW2 aircraft of all time

[@MMScaleModels]

It is my top 5 for sure :)

[@brianrussell9223]

It's an awesome build I wish I could be as good at details and detail painting.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thank you very much! Its a matter of practice

[@attorreatravere4590]

Great job!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@hermanwilliams3092]

AWESOME Plane 🔥🔥💪🏾💪🏾 and very detailed 👌🏾👏

[@MMScaleModels]

Glad you think so!

[@JuanGarcia-up2gz]

Awesome build my friend keep up the good work

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks, will do!

[@BW12149]

Fantastic!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@razbare]

Wow wish I could be that talented

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks, its 10% talent 90% work IMO

[@dannywopa3531]

Really great job！

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Danny👍

[@user-fo6ud3zs2o]

..оооооочень крааасиво создаетееее!....

[@daxroman]

Excellent assembly of this model, the paint job is phenomenal, the result is a piece of art. It would be nice if after spending 45 minutes watching the video you should present the final result in a better way and in full screen.

[@GiorgioFlenghi]

incredibile lavoro 👍👍👍👍 sono cresciuto a pennelli e Humbrol 😃😃ho ripreso da un mese a fare modelli ne ho costruiti molti 40 anni fa, oggi le tecniche sono incredibili in confronto ai miei tempi grazie per i tuoi video

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks for watching mate... I remember times when I was not even painting the models so... damn so much time has passed on :)

[@theclan4adventures]

I see your a practitioner of the " it just needs a little more right..nope im going to let it go like that ...I know if I go for just a little more ill mess it up" rule.. very nice work one of my favorite air craft of all time thanks for the time and effort you put into the video..its appreciated.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate, I've messed up plenty of kits during my time in the hobby. I see it like driving a race car... have to find the limit which may involve some crashing 😁

[@Lasher500]

Museum quality. Respect.

[@MMScaleModels]

thanks mate 👍

[@gonzalomendoza3152]

I love this video! You have great skills and talent!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thank you very much 😊

[@ALPHARICCO875]

Fantastic and Congratulations Thanks

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@justinhealey2408]

Those little kits are helping you superduper detail the plane.. Im sure u save xtra pieces.., which come back into play right when you need them!.. HappyModeling My Man!!!

[@MMScaleModels]

Sure thing, never throw away leftover PE details :)

[@vnflightsimulatorgameplay2660]

So great!

[@MMScaleModels]

thanks 👍

[@user-fo6ud3zs2o]

...ВЫСОКОЕ МАСТЕРСТВО!-ЭЭЭТО ОЧЕВИДНО....

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks a lot 👍

[@paulwoods4349]

I see there are some trolls from the comments below. Regardless, I enjoyed your video, and I can understand you just fine. Great tips, solid build and thank you for sharing.

[@rtplayer3543]

awesome channel. Very nice work!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate!

[@rgp8038]

Wunderbar!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@jimmarlatt6997]

Outstanding

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@johnwhitlock8151]

Excellent

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks 👍

[@serdarmehter8663]

State of art

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@justinhealey2408]

Oh finally i see one of my favs..where a Corsair, that, gull-wing will raised a convo between Pops and my Brother and i after we built it☺..i would die for that kit right now as of along with many others had fishing line attatched to a few spots and Galen and me snuggeled in the corner on my bed answering with anti-aircraft shots until we hit a target, wearing helmets our parents purchaed from around the Cincinnati area 83'

[@MMScaleModels]

Good old days :)

[@josealejandroalvaradobotei8584]

Excelente vídeo saludos desde Chile a mi también me encanta los aviones y él aeromodelismo gran trabajo 👍🇨🇱😅😅

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@user-fo6ud3zs2o]

..БЛЕСТЯЩЕ!..

[@DariuszNojman]

Insane !!!

[@MMScaleModels]

In a good way I hope 😀

[@DariuszNojman]

Of course 😄

[@joshuariddensdale2126]

I have this kit on my wishlist even if I'm more into collecting kits than building them. As I don't have the room to display larger scale aircraft. But nonetheless, I do enjoy watching others build them.

[@MMScaleModels]

The foldable wings help a lot with display space.

[@anthonyrosa5006]

Radial engine tend to collect oil in the lower cylinders. Its partially coming from those tubes you installed. Then the oil is pumped from a tank at the lowest point and flows to the heads through those pipes that connects the pistons together. When you see ground crews slowly turning over the engines by hand it is to prevent hydraulic lock, from the oil. Once they know none of the pistons are locked they will begin startup procedures, turn on the ignitions and spin the engine up. With the Corsair and many others an explosive shell was used to provide the energy to spin thew big Pratt and Whitney radials..

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks for the info mate, quite interesting 👍

[@bullgrim]

Heppy modelink!!!!

[@MMScaleModels]

🙂

[@willthorson4543]

I think you did a really nice job. Couple things. On corsairs, the bottom of the aircraft is pretty messy. Not only from the engine but from ground crew rearming the aircraft. 2 areas that need a tad more "scratches" is the tail fin. There is always debris from the big propellers causing chips. And some more on the cockpit windows. The canopy is always getting closed kinda haphazardly. But these are just not picks.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Will, I always appreciate constructive remarks

[@gymie1814]

The "Late" Robert Conrad was in my little home town filming a pilot for a possible TV show. I walked a few blocks where they were filming. He had no clue that his photo was helping sell 1/32 Corsairs. I handed him the kit. Maybe a week passed , an urgent voice told me they were breaking up the models I had provided !GGGRRR!

[@MMScaleModels]

Well, I guess most people don't appreciate what we do.

[@peterwerner1083]

I'm 57 jear, caming from Germany 🇩🇪, and my English is not good. Can englisch not (🇩🇪 German) =English no lesen and schreiben). But and Videos wooooooow =super good, Peter from Germany and Darmstadt City 👍

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Peter, appreciated

[@euphoria7046]

Nice.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks 👍

[@HangardelModelista]

Muy muy bueno!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@Triptunee]

would probably be my next build good video...

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@RedPandaFRANK]

Love to see a P-47 Razor back build

[@MMScaleModels]

I would definitely love to build one :)

[@Montez22TMMONTEZ]

Nice video 👍 🇵🇱

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@markwoods1504]

Just come across your channel on TH-cam its excellent my friend , you do some fantastic work , I've recently bought myself some model kits to do as I'm now retired ( Early retirement at 55 ) I bought IWM 1/600 HMS Belfast , 1/600 King George V Battleship , 1/72 Bristol Beaufort Mk1, 1/72 Boulton Paul Defiant , 1/48 Mosquito and 1/48 Avro Lancaster . So there'll keep me busy for a few weeks , the last time a built a model I was 14 yrs it's changed a bit since I built a model , you could buy a small airfix kit for £1.00 back then

[@MMScaleModels]

Welcome back to the hobby mate, I hope you will find it fulfilling!

[@vari5199]

👏👏👏👏👏👍SALUDOS DESDE CDMX

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@dsv]

These PE parts...oh well...it is plenty of work done here. Great job! :)

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate, it was a lot of work indeed... but I feel it was worth the effort.

[@dsv]

@@MMScaleModels of course it was))) now what about 1/32? XD

[@MMScaleModels]

Nah, I doubt I'll build another Corsair any time soon. There are so many models I want to build so no time for more of the same :)

[@reinaldosorgan3944]

É o melhor plastimodelista que já vi

[@reinaldosorgan3944]

I never seen vetores, it's simple Wonderfull

[@reinaldosorgan3944]

before, sorry

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate

[@irinavd0]

Awesome build and really dangerous rockets loading practice :)

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍, i am guessing they are well hung up 🙂

[@justinhealey2408]

Those blue wires definitely need a bit of electric tape after shrapnel ripped that one wire after the last attack where you decapitated an entire convoy

[@MMScaleModels]

😀

[@blumax68]

Awesome job. A question: What color did you use for the "Midnight blue" fs 15042??? Thank you.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate, i used gloss
sea blue - C365 from mr. Hobby

[@jerryvolpini7987]

Another excellent video, great technique! I prefer a little less weathering and rely less on commercial products (mix my own). Those are my preferences, not criticism 👍

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Jerry, in weathering it all comes to personal preference doesn't it

[@RA-dd5mg]

I agree on the weathering in this scale I don’t hit it that hard but it’s hard to argue the results it looks great on this color scheme nicely done.

[@Acheiropoietos]

You should see his 420 version!

[@reekooism]

Such an inspiring work. Gg. Do you have the assembly instructions in high res somewhere?

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks, no I don't think I have them anymore.

[@paulkern7229]

Great job on the folded wings - I tried that on my build of this kit and it was a disaster. I noticed you didn't use the braces for the wings, maybe that was my mistake. First Tamiya kit I've been disappointed with.

[@MMScaleModels]

thanks mate, the wings are flimsy in this position for sure. A lot of care not to break the attachments was key I believe :)

[@mtrider780]

Amazing build, I’ve just bought one of these as I see your video and thought wow I wanna give that a go, could you tell me what the colour is of the main fuselage

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate, I used C356 Glossy sea blue from Mr.Color

[@aaronevans8375]

19:05, i saw there was some yellow damage on the plane. and i was wondering if they painted the training corsairs yellow too.

[@MMScaleModels]

That's the zink ctomate primer showing due to paint being chipped away.

[@ironmangler]

i built this model when i was 12! Mine looked totally different... 😂

[@MMScaleModels]

At 12 my models were not exactly brilliant either 😄

[@enricopandiani1852]

I'm breathless... But you should show the finished model better!!!!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks for your feedback mate 👍

[@SuperGiuseppe63]

Great job! What kind of airbrush is it? White glu is a vinilic glue or cristal used as glue? Tks!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Giuseppe, I use inexpensive Chinese airbrushes. The glue is PVA - Polyvinyl acetate also known as wood glue.

[@SuperGiuseppe63]

@@MMScaleModels thank you very much for fast answer!

[@justinhealey2408]

Btw i am totally impressed...floored/-_!!!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate

[@skipschauer5535]

What type of airbrush do ypu use and at what psi do you have your setting at to create the fine lines?

[@MMScaleModels]

0.2 mm nozzle, 0.8 bar

[@DavidRLentz]

I years past had built this kit! I had painted it gloss dark sea blue, with very little weathering; just a few highlights of non-specular dark sea blue, and some accents to distinguish the panelling.
Has Tamiya reworked its newer 1:32nd-scale kit of the Chance Vought F4U-1/2 Corsair U.S. Navy Carrier-based Fighter to make kits of the F4U-1A and the F4U-1D? And possibly, an F4U-1C, with four Browning M3 20mm cannons?

[@MMScaleModels]

Have no idea TBH, I am nor really into 1/32

[@DavidRLentz]

@@MMScaleModels , I thought maybe since you sell kits, you might?
Would you know anyone who would be able to provide said feedback, please? Due to allergies (dust? Light? Cold weather? Evil spirits?), my eyes usually are too sensitive to see well enough to read on most sites. (Aren't you glad I'm not driving? I do not feel well physically, so I try to have a good sense of humour about everything.)

[@MMScaleModels]

I am not selling the kits. the link is to amazon seller as I often get questions where stuff can be found. Scalemates.com is a good source of information about kits. Also Matt from @DoogsModels seems very knowledgeable on the topic.

[@DavidRLentz]

@@MMScaleModels , thanks

[@lilasnowflake5632]

*sees thumbnail and looks at the nose*
Ha nice

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks 👍

[@fittedcloudplayz2136]

Can you send a link to wjere you got the photoetch?

[@MMScaleModels]

This product number should contain two pe frets amzn.to/3OSvXd6

[@FriesyRider]

Do you sometimes say "Hairspray" (for example in min 31:33)?
If so, what sort of hairspray and what is it for?
If not, what spray is it?

[@MMScaleModels]

I am referring to the hairspray chipping technique. Here is a tutorial I made on the topic: th-cam.com/video/yKrrkvsdzjs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ID5rduyDZ9K1cdy_

[@FriesyRider]

@@MMScaleModels Oh nice. Thanks for your answer and link