Vought F4U-1 Corsair - 1:15 Scale
100% Scratch Built - Handcrafted Aluminum Model
Built between 1990 and 1999 - Engineering model - Operating ailerons, elevators
and rudder from cockpit - Operating folding wings, flaps and cowl flaps -
Fully detailed Pratt & Whitney R-2800-8 Double Wasp, induction and hydraulic system -
Operating navigation, identification, landing lights and propeller
General view of the completed model
![](images/models---vought-f4u-1-corsair/Vought F4U-1 Corsair-18.jpg)
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Firewall bulkhead, beam and side panels
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Center section beam with tubing and wiring
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Cockpit details
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Cockpit details
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Fuselage main section
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Pratt & Whitney R-2800-8 Double Wasp installation
![](images/models---vought-f4u-1-corsair/Vought F4U-1 Corsair-07.jpg)
Work in progress
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Center section, cowling placed and canopy closed
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Center section, cowling removed and canopy open
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Fin and rudder under construction
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Completed fuselage
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Completed model still in aluminum finish
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Completed model still in metal finish
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Painted model showing the outer wing in a folded position
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Bottom view of the outer wing panel
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Bottom view of the outer wing panel showing fabric-covered flaps and aluminum panels
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General view showing the position of ailerons and flaps
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Dropped flaps
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Pratt & Whitney R-2800 - Induction and hydraulic system - Movable cowl flaps
![](images/models---vought-f4u-1-corsair/Vought F4U-1 Corsair-21.jpg)
Pratt & Whitney R-2800 - Induction and hydraulic system - Movable cowl flaps
![](images/models---vought-f4u-1-corsair/Vought F4U-1 Corsair-22.jpg)
Induction and hydraulic system - Movable cowl flaps
![](images/models---vought-f4u-1-corsair/Vought F4U-1 Corsair-23.jpg)
Supercharger housing, oil tank, fire suppressor cylinder, hydraulic system
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Starboard gun installation - front gun bay door, feed chutes and ammunition boxes
Attachment of outer wing panel with rod, bolts and link assembled
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Flaps and gun bay, starboard side
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General view from rear
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Dropped flaps
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Propeller and engine details
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General view starboard side