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  • Member since
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  • From: Central Illinois
1/72 F4U Corsair
Posted by rockythegoat on Monday, May 30, 2016 7:16 AM

Looking for a 1/72 F4U Corsair to help round out my fighters.  What are the best options out there?  I will assume the Hobby Craft easy build and Testors kits are a bit light on detail, but, don't know that for sure.  Academy?  Hasegawa?  RG?

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  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Monday, May 30, 2016 7:21 AM
Academy and Tamiya are the best

 

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Posted by Bossman on Monday, May 30, 2016 9:33 AM

I've built two of the academy kit.  Fit was great.  Surface detail is really nice.  I was pleased.  I have not seen the Tamiya kit.

Chris

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  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Monday, May 30, 2016 9:37 AM

Of those three, the Testors kit will be the most challenging. But something nice can be made from it regardless. 

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/2/t/164882.aspx

I'd suggest the other recommendations. Although I have not built them, anything has to be better than the Testors kit.

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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  • From: MOAB, UTAH
Posted by JOE RIX on Monday, May 30, 2016 10:10 AM

I'm currently starting work on the 1/72 Tamiya F4U-1D. It's hands down the best option in 1/72. I have the Academy and Hasegawa in my stash also and although nice kits they do not have the detail and fit of the Tamiya. I'll be posting a WIP when I get some time. Just my 2 cents.

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  • Member since
    November 2004
  • From: Central Illinois
Posted by rockythegoat on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 8:28 PM
Thank you all for the replies and help! Appreciate it!

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