Tamiya Corsair 1/72 Build Log

A Painting Guide of the Tamiya 1/72 Scale Model of the Vaught F4U-1D Corsair

Tamiya Corsair 1/72 Build Log
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Henry Chen

3 January 2026

Paint Selection

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Build Notes

  • I used an airbursh; Mix paints with paint thinner at a 1:1 ratio. I used the Tamiya Paint Thinner
  • use tamiya thin cement

Parts

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4th January 2026

Cockpit

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Assembled Cockpit in Body

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Assembled Wing

Top View of Wing Assembly Bottom View of Wing Assembly

Quick Fit Check

Assembled view of Feuselage and Wings

4 Jan 2026

Finally Painting Parts

engine and landing wheels

Built by me.