Corsair F4U-1A vs F4u-4

[Joe2003]

Hi

I am currently building a 1/5th scale Corsair from plans. The plans depict an F4U-1A but wanting to build an F4U-4. I am aware of most of the differences between the two models, mostly front air scope, 4 bladed prop, different cockpit etc. Are there any major structural differences? Are the fuselage and wings the same shape and size? I have tried to compare pictures and the outlines look identical as far as I can tell.

Thanks for any guidance you can give.

 

[Robert Porter]

Engine cowling as you mentioned, the cockpit was different internally, and there were minor differences in the tailplanes and vertical stabilizer, they look slightly "beefier". The cowling differences were mostly a result of moving the air intakes from the leading edges of the wings to the cowling itself.

I would check on the various blueprint and drawing sites for some comparison drawings just to be sure.

 

[chuter]

I have a buddy rebuilding the 11th from the last FG1D built (with F2G airframe mods) which is remarkably complete and original except the left wing is tagged as F4U-4.

 

[waroff]

at a moment, the wing was same on F4U1, F3A-1, FG-1 and F4U4.
There was another blueprints for F4U1 early, F4U1c, F4U4N.

The tail had same parts. On F4U1, elevator and rudder could be metal or wooden