The next Tamiya build after the Stealth fighter is kit #61061, F4U-1D Corsair, I will be building this as RNZAF tri color scheme.

So let's take a peek what's in the box. As I pop the lid.

I have had this kit in the stash since the mid-90's. Getting it from Discount Hobbies in Utica, NY, remember them. Good guy Jim. The instruction sheet is typical standard Tamiya layout, easy to follow fold out pages, and suggested paints using the Tamiya brand as a guide with mix ratios to acquire the correct shade.

Decals for 3 Glossy Sea Blue Schemes.

Sprue A, contains the fuselage, prop, main wheels, engines and some of the interior pieces of the cockpit.

Engines are 2 pieces, 2 rows of the radial cylinders, separate crank case cover, nice details that will be enhanced with washes.

The seat and side consoles.

The spoked wheels are correct for this version and also for the RNZAF bird.

The fuselage halves have molded in stringers in the cockpit area and tail wheel bay.

Tamiya gives the option of open or closed cowl flap rings.

Well detailed cowl

Sprue B, most of the wing components are on this sprue, flaps, center wing/fuselage panel, upper and lower wing panels, flaps and wing fold details.

The center wing/fuselage panel and wing intakes.

Wing fold inserts, nice details.

Inner and outer flaps, in the down position, they can be assembled in the up or neutral position.

The wheel bay interior built into the upper inner wing root panel.

Sprue C, contains the drop tanks, rear cockpit bulkhead, cockpit details and pylons.

Rear bulkhead and and rudder pedals.

Finally still in the bag to keep safe, the clear sprue.

next some pre painting as we get this first build of 2021 started.
More to follow.

Looking forward to be following this build Chuck.

Chuck, @uscusn
You have picked another great subject, one that is close to my heart as I am a huge fan of the Corsair. It happens to be my all time favorite plane. You can sign me up as watching this build too.

Are you going to build it with the wings open or folded ?

Before actual assembly, my typical routine of pre painting some of the interior components while on the sprue. Starting with Interior Green.
The center wing area and engine cowling interior.

Interior components, seat, consoles, forward bulkhead,

Inside the fuselage halves, tail wheel bay, inside the cowl rings,

Finally the rear cockpit wall and seat support, control stick, pedals and foot trough.

Next with Tam Flat Black, the propeller and engine are airbrushed.

Next up, actual assembly...more to follow...

Nice matt paintwork, Chuck
Looking forward to the first construction.

Starting to come along, Chuck!
Keep it coming!

Yes Erik, the basic interior color is painted as well as some other components so I can get started. I find it difficult to paint certain areas with the airbrush if things are pre-assembled and the painted. You miss areas and if the interior color is a mix sometimes you do not have any left over paint to do any touch up along the way.

Thanks John, this is the 2nd Tam Corsair, and they are fun to build.

Yes Louis, building the Birdcage Corsair was a joy the first time around, and really appreciate the simple but effective wing fold process that Tamiya supplies in the kit. Very sturdy, don't have to worry about knocking them off as the fit will last for years on the shelf.

As usual and always appreciate the encouragement Spiros.

Morne, it is everything anyone has reported when you build, surprisingly not a lot of parts compared to the Hobby Boss Corsair, and yet get a well detailed result. Excellent, the Lightning is the rave right now after a 1 1/2 being out. The Corsair still rates high in quality and detail.

That was quite a lot of Progress Chuck @uscusn. I suppose by using white glue for the IP you got some nice "glass" for free.