@coondog - Hey Matt, it's actually the figure that comes with the Tamiya kit (Vought F4U-1D with Moto Tug). It's even the intended pose although it doesn't sit perfectly which is why the gaps in his armpits needed a bit of filler. I went with rubberized CA since it sets instantly with a bit of ZIP kicker.

Progressing nicely, Brian @brithebuilder

Great progress, my friend @brithebuilder!

@tcinla - Tom, I understand you have far more knowledge on the subject than likely even Tamiya... my kit instructions have the 1A with the belly window clear and they do show the 1D with it painted... is Tamiya incorrect?

@lgardner - Thank You Louis! I knew I had seen this information somewhere on iModeler, obviously it was on your post.

Is it as simple as the #122 is actually #50122? Seems logical...

@lgardner, thanks a lot, Louis. Dana Bell has indeed written some nice parts about this.

Your reasoning makes sense, Brian @brithebuilder.

I was looking for similar information on my build, 'Big Hog' from VF-17. I found that this specific aircraft is BuNo 17640, so it should have the transparant window, am I correct?

@tcinla, thank you, Tom. A great article on your F4U build. Definitely very helpful.