An F4U-1a color scheme question

Not that I have ever seen.

I can't even find a written reference that they were used in ASW role, for which the Atlantic scheme was designed for.

regards,

Jack

Would make a nice "what if" project!

I purposely purchased a F-22 because I want to see it in the lizard camo scheme. 

Just a thought...

I dont think the F4U was ever assigned to any jeep carriers or shore based squadrons assigned to ASW work in the Atlantic. Those were the only units that wore that scheme.

The AU-1 version wore a gray & white scheme, with a flat black anti-glare panel just forward of the cockpit. Other than that, nope - mostly the 3-tone paint scheme that it's most known for wearing. The British Corsair IIs wore a different camouflage, though - a green/gray-blue topside/gray underside. They were used in the Atlantic

Double D, are you talking about the gull grey/white scheme of the mid-50's?

I think that he is... The AU-1 is the Korean War era version of the Corsair that was optimized for ground attack. It wore the light gull gray over white scheme of navy/marine aircraft of the late 50s, 60s and 70s era. Not the dark gull gray over white ASW scheme of 1943-1945.

Yep to both of you! Should've been more specific in my post. It was late at night....not thinking clearly......that's my story & I'm stickin' to it!

Thanks for all the info guys.  Looks like it'l have to be a what if or just go with the normal; 3 tone.  The AU -1 looks kinda cool.  But without knowing squat about Corsairs I'm gonna guess the difference between and -1a and a AU-1 would be night and day... more or less

Yes, the AU-1 was the last US production variant. Compared to a -1A, it would have the four bladed prop, engine cowl with "cheek" intake scoops, a frameless canopy hood, and armed with four 20mm cannon instead of six .50s. Also the wings would be fully metal skinned, and their would stubs for four rockets under each wing and three under fuselage hard points for bombs or drop tanks. It also was more heavily armored since it was built strictly for ground attack.

You can always do one in the Royal Navy, if you wanted a different camo.

Hey Waikong.   How ya been?   I'll check that out.

Good, thanks!  This last year has been tough on my modeling time.  I finished only 1 this whole year, quite a bummer.  Had to miss mosquitocon too (the good part is of course I didnt' buy more kits).  But I"m aiming to change that this year!    Hoping Santa will be good to you this year Marc ! :)