Corsair F4U

Name: Corsair F4U
SKU: 416
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (2 reviews)

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 2 customer ratings

5.0 (2 reviews)

$24.99

Total Piece Count	1,000
Unique Piece Count	228
Parts List	CSV, XML
Instructions	Digital PDF (Encrypted)
Dimensions	17.7" W x 13.2" L x 10.1" H

Categories: Military, Vehicle

Description

Version 4 Now Available!

See the ‘Updates’ tab under the product description for more details

The Vought F4U Corsair is an American fighter aircraft that saw service primarily in World War II and the Korean War. Designed and initially manufactured by Chance Vought, the Corsair was soon in great demand; additional production contracts were given to Goodyear, whose Corsairs were designated FG, and Brewster, designated F3A. The Corsair was designed and operated as a carrier-based aircraft, and entered service in large numbers with the U.S. Navy in late 1944 and early 1945. The aircraft is, in this designer’s opinion, the most visually striking and thus recognizable planes, and was a fantastic challenge to model in LEGO.

Overall Design Features

Drawing inspiration from all corners of the LEGO world, I humbly present my rendition of the Vought F4U-4 Corsair. Featuring:

accurate styling and proportions to that of the F4U-4 variation (there are so many!)
folding front and rear landing gear that fold flush into the body
wing-tip and tail lights
fully-modeled radial engine with removable cowling, including additional engine compartments (compressor and fuel tank sections)
internal cockpit with flight controls
folding wings for hanger storage
brick-built wing missiles and external fuel tanks
fully-integrated wing intake vents and machine guns
adjustable rear vertical and horizontal stabilizers on the empennage (rear tail assembly)
rotating front rotor
nearly-studless design
built to LEGO design standards using standard connections and parts placement to ensure a strong model perfect for display
utilizes only currently-available color pieces (although I’d love much more dark blue options!)

Focus was given to accuracy, strength and playability, and with quick-to-market and available colors. The product includes a full-color encrypted PDF of the digital model and importable XML parts list (in txt format). Instructions only; no physical bricks are included, but can be acquired from LEGO directly or other sources such as bricklink.com or similar. No stickers are included; any renders that contain decals or other non-printed brick pieces are simply for design modeling purposes are are not included with the design files.

Parts List

Part #	Quantity	Color	Description
87994	2	Black	Bar 3L
30374	3	Black	Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand)
36841	2	Black	Bracket 1 x 1 – 1 x 1
73825	1	Black	Bracket 1 x 1 – 1 x 2 Inverted
99781	8	Black	Bracket 1 x 2 – 1 x 2
99780	1	Black	Bracket 1 x 2 – 1 x 2 Inverted
44728	3	Black	Bracket 1 x 2 – 2 x 2
41682	2	Black	Bracket 2 x 2 with 1 x 2 Vertical Studs
3004	2	Black	Brick 1 x 2
3003	1	Black	Brick 2 x 2
2357	2	Black	Brick 2 x 2 Corner
3001	2	Black	Brick 2 x 4
18838	2	Black	Brick Arch 1 x 12 x 3 Raised Arch with 5 Cross Supports
18653	2	Black	Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 2 Inverted [Inside Bow]
37352	1	Black	Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 No Studs
87087	2	Black	Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side
11211	6	Black	Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side
22885	1	Black	Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side
67329	2	Black	Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 8 Studs on 3 Sides
30414	8	Black	Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side
11610	8	Black	Cone 1 x 1 Inverted with Bar at Bottom (Ice Cream Cone)
3937	1	Black	Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
6134	1	Black	Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate Thin
75c05	2	Black	Hose Rigid 3mm D. 5L / 4.0cm
3024	12	Black	Plate 1 x 1
4477	4	Black	Plate 1 x 10
3023	16	Black	Plate 1 x 2
3623	14	Black	Plate 1 x 3
3710	10	Black	Plate 1 x 4
3460	4	Black	Plate 1 x 8
3832	4	Black	Plate 2 x 10
2445	5	Black	Plate 2 x 12
91988	4	Black	Plate 2 x 14
4282	1	Black	Plate 2 x 16
3022	5	Black	Plate 2 x 2
2420	10	Black	Plate 2 x 2 Corner
3021	4	Black	Plate 2 x 3
3020	5	Black	Plate 2 x 4
3795	2	Black	Plate 2 x 6
3034	5	Black	Plate 2 x 8
11212	4	Black	Plate 3 x 3
32828	2	Black	Plate Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Stud and Horizontal Bar 1L
85861	1	Black	Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud
98284	2	Black	Plate Round 2 x 2 with Pin Hole and 4 Bars Up
2654	2	Black	Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud]
35480	2	Black	Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs
15573	6	Black	Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper)
63868	2	Black	Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End
60470b	1	Black	Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Open O Clips]
60478	2	Black	Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends]
15208	2	Black	Plate Special 1 x 2 with Three Teeth [Tri-Tooth]
87580	1	Black	Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper)
33909	1	Black	Plate Special 2 x 2 with Only 2 studs
4304	3	Black	Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised – Updated Version
75902	2	Black	Shield Round Bowed [Plain]
61409	4	Black	Slope 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate
85984	1	Black	Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3
4460b	2	Black	Slope 75° 2 x 1 x 3 with Hollow Stud
3685	4	Black	Slope 75° 2 x 2 x 3 Double Convex
98560	5	Black	Slope 75° 2 x 2 x 3 [Solid Studs]
32803	7	Black	Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Inverted
59443	2	Black	Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation]
32000	1	Black	Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes]
61332	5	Black	Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots
32124	5	Black	Technic Plate 1 x 5 with Smooth Ends, 4 Studs and Centre Axle Hole
4185	1	Black	Technic Wedge Belt Wheel [aka Pulley]
3069b	2	Black	Tile 1 x 2 with Groove
6636	3	Black	Tile 1 x 6 with Groove
3068b	1	Black	Tile 2 x 2 with Groove
26603	1	Black	Tile 2 x 3
87079	1	Black	Tile 2 x 4 with Groove
69729	1	Black	Tile 2 x 6
98138	1	Black	Tile Round 1 x 1
15535	1	Black	Tile Round 2 x 2 with Hole
83496	1	Black	Tile Special 4 x 8 Inverted
47397	2	Black	Wedge Plate 12 x 3 Left
47398	2	Black	Wedge Plate 12 x 3 Right
26601	6	Black	Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Cut Corner
65429	1	Black	Wedge Plate 2 x 4 27° Left
65426	1	Black	Wedge Plate 2 x 4 27° Right
43723	1	Black	Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Left
43722	1	Black	Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Right
41770	1	Black	Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Left
41769	1	Black	Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Right
73825	1	Dark Blue	Bracket 1 x 1 – 1 x 2 Inverted
3005	11	Dark Blue	Brick 1 x 1
3004	3	Dark Blue	Brick 1 x 2
13731	4	Dark Blue	Brick Curved 10 x 1 [Symmetric Inside Ridges]
4070	2	Dark Blue	Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight
87087	8	Dark Blue	Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side
32952	5	Dark Blue	Brick Special 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 with Studs on 1 Side
60583b	2	Dark Blue	Brick Special 1 x 1 x 3 with 2 Clips Vertical [Hollow Stud, Open O Clips]
11211	2	Dark Blue	Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side
11610	2	Dark Blue	Cone 1 x 1 Inverted with Bar at Bottom (Ice Cream Cone)
3942c	2	Dark Blue	Cone 2 x 2 x 2, Open Stud
4868b	2	Dark Blue	Engine Smooth Large [2 x 2 Thin Top Plate]
15207	6	Dark Blue	Panel 1 x 4 x 1 with Rounded Corners [Thin Wall]
3024	24	Dark Blue	Plate 1 x 1
4477	7	Dark Blue	Plate 1 x 10
60479	4	Dark Blue	Plate 1 x 12
3023	26	Dark Blue	Plate 1 x 2
3623	7	Dark Blue	Plate 1 x 3
3710	9	Dark Blue	Plate 1 x 4
78329	2	Dark Blue	Plate 1 x 5
3666	2	Dark Blue	Plate 1 x 6
2420	2	Dark Blue	Plate 2 x 2 Corner
3021	2	Dark Blue	Plate 2 x 3
3020	1	Dark Blue	Plate 2 x 4
3034	1	Dark Blue	Plate 2 x 8
26047	6	Dark Blue	Plate Special 1 x 1 Rounded with Handle
15573	2	Dark Blue	Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper)
60478	2	Dark Blue	Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends]
11458	10	Dark Blue	Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole on Top
61409	5	Dark Blue	Slope 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate
54200	6	Dark Blue	Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope)
85984	22	Dark Blue	Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3
11477	12	Dark Blue	Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow]
29120	3	Dark Blue	Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Left
29119	3	Dark Blue	Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Right
15068	82	Dark Blue	Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3
93273	3	Dark Blue	Slope Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs
13547	1	Dark Blue	Slope Curved 4 x 1 Inverted
11153	1	Dark Blue	Slope Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges]
3070b	1	Dark Blue	Tile 1 x 1 with Groove
3069b	10	Dark Blue	Tile 1 x 2 with Groove
63864	2	Dark Blue	Tile 1 x 3
2431	4	Dark Blue	Tile 1 x 4 with Groove
6636	2	Dark Blue	Tile 1 x 6 with Groove
87079	14	Dark Blue	Tile 2 x 4 with Groove
98138	2	Dark Blue	Tile Round 1 x 1
65886	1	Dark Blue	Tile Special 2 x 3 with 2 Clips without Tab between Clips
45301	2	Dark Blue	Wedge Curved 16 x 4 Triple
47397	1	Dark Blue	Wedge Plate 12 x 3 Left
47398	1	Dark Blue	Wedge Plate 12 x 3 Right
65429	2	Dark Blue	Wedge Plate 2 x 4 27° Left
65426	2	Dark Blue	Wedge Plate 2 x 4 27° Right
43723	1	Dark Blue	Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Left
43722	1	Dark Blue	Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Right
22484	1	Dark Bluish Gray	Bar 2L with Towball
85861	12	Dark Bluish Gray	Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud
89678	8	Dark Bluish Gray	Technic Pin 1/2 with Friction
6141	4	Flat Silver	Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud
98138	1	Flat Silver	Tile Round 1 x 1
99563	1	Flat Silver	Tile Special 1 x 2 with Sloped Walls AKA Money / Gold Bar [Ingot]
87994	1	Light Bluish Gray	Bar 3L
63965	1	Light Bluish Gray	Bar 6L with Stop Ring
65578	6	Light Bluish Gray	Bar, Angled with 1 x 1 Round Plate / Stud on End
11090	2	Light Bluish Gray	Bar Holder with Clip
23443	2	Light Bluish Gray	Bar Holder with Hole and Bar Handle
36840	2	Light Bluish Gray	Bracket 1 x 1 – 1 x 1 Inverted
79389	8	Light Bluish Gray	Bracket 1 x 1 – 1 x 2
99780	16	Light Bluish Gray	Bracket 1 x 2 – 1 x 2 Inverted
65617	4	Light Bluish Gray	Brick Round Corner 3 x 3 x 1 No Studs
59900	1	Light Bluish Gray	Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove]
57360	1	Light Bluish Gray	Hinge Cylinder 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Click Fingers and Axle Hole, 7 Teeth
44301b	6	Light Bluish Gray	Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On End, without Groove
44302a	6	Light Bluish Gray	Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers On End, with Groove, 9 Teeth
1927	2	Light Bluish Gray	Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel Top / Base – Hollow Clip [Complete Assembly]
92582	1	Light Bluish Gray	Hinge Plate 2 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Top
3820	2	Light Bluish Gray	Minifig Hand
6231	2	Light Bluish Gray	Panel 1 x 1 x 1 Corner
15207	2	Light Bluish Gray	Panel 1 x 4 x 1 with Rounded Corners [Thin Wall]
3024	13	Light Bluish Gray	Plate 1 x 1
3023	11	Light Bluish Gray	Plate 1 x 2
3623	12	Light Bluish Gray	Plate 1 x 3
3710	8	Light Bluish Gray	Plate 1 x 4
3666	2	Light Bluish Gray	Plate 1 x 6
3460	2	Light Bluish Gray	Plate 1 x 8
2445	2	Light Bluish Gray	Plate 2 x 12
2420	12	Light Bluish Gray	Plate 2 x 2 Corner
3021	6	Light Bluish Gray	Plate 2 x 3
3020	8	Light Bluish Gray	Plate 2 x 4
3031	4	Light Bluish Gray	Plate 4 x 4
79194	6	Light Bluish Gray	Plate Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Stud and Bar on Underside – Long Space
85861	6	Light Bluish Gray	Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud
2654	1	Light Bluish Gray	Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud]
11213	2	Light Bluish Gray	Plate Round 6 x 6 with Hole
30357	2	Light Bluish Gray	Plate Round Corner 3 x 3
61252	2	Light Bluish Gray	Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip]
35480	2	Light Bluish Gray	Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs
48336	1	Light Bluish Gray	Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends]
63868	8	Light Bluish Gray	Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End
78256	6	Light Bluish Gray	Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Vertical on End
33909	6	Light Bluish Gray	Plate Special 2 x 2 with Only 2 studs
4304	6	Light Bluish Gray	Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised – Updated Version
4697b	2	Light Bluish Gray	Pneumatic T-Piece (T Bar) [New Style]
54200	4	Light Bluish Gray	Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope)
85984	16	Light Bluish Gray	Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3
24201	4	Light Bluish Gray	Slope Curved 2 x 1 Inverted
11477	2	Light Bluish Gray	Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow]
15068	26	Light Bluish Gray	Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3
32803	44	Light Bluish Gray	Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Inverted
11153	1	Light Bluish Gray	Slope Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges]
6541	1	Light Bluish Gray	Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole
73109	1	Light Bluish Gray	Technic Brick Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole and 1 x 2 Plate
3673	1	Light Bluish Gray	Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise
51138	1	Light Bluish Gray	Technic Plate Rotor 3 Blade with Smooth Ends, 6 Studs, 1 Bottom Ridge (Propeller)
3070b	2	Light Bluish Gray	Tile 1 x 1 with Groove
63864	2	Light Bluish Gray	Tile 1 x 3
4162	2	Light Bluish Gray	Tile 1 x 8 with Groove
24246	2	Light Bluish Gray	Tile Round 1 x 1 Half Circle
25269	6	Light Bluish Gray	Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter
47397	1	Light Bluish Gray	Wedge Plate 12 x 3 Left
47398	1	Light Bluish Gray	Wedge Plate 12 x 3 Right
26601	2	Light Bluish Gray	Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Cut Corner
1566	1	Olive Green	Plant, with Bar and Off-shoot with Stud
3022	1	Olive Green	Plate 2 x 2
61409	4	Olive Green	Slope 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate
15395	1	Pearl Gold	Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Bottom [Open Stud]
4740	1	Pearl Gold	Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar]
85861	2	Pearl Gold	Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud
15535	1	Pearl Gold	Tile Round 2 x 2 with Hole
41883	1	Trans-Brown	Windscreen 6 x 4 x 2 Wedge Curved
3024	1	Trans-Clear	Plate 1 x 1
3024	1	Trans-Green	Plate 1 x 1
3024	1	Trans-Red	Plate 1 x 1
4588	8	White	Brick Round 1 x 1 with Fins, Open Stud
18654	8	White	Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam]
62462	8	White	Technic Pin Connector Round [Slotted]
49307	2	Yellow	Brick Curved 1 x 1 x 2/3 Double Curved Top, No Studs
30165	1	Yellow	Brick Curved 2 x 2, Two Top Studs
4070	1	Yellow	Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight
3024	1	Yellow	Plate 1 x 1
61252	1	Yellow	Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip]
11477	1	Yellow	Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow]
24246	3	Yellow	Tile Round 1 x 1 Half Circle
20482	1	Yellow	Tile Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Bar

Updates

Version 4

This version completely redesigned the interior engine compartment, re-modeling the engine to a more accurate and aesthetically-pleasing radial engine, along with detailed compressor and fuel tank areas all under an expanded removable cowling. The tail was also redesigned for strength and visual acuity, moving it closer to the sloped segment for a cleaner look. Finally, the wings were updated to reinforce the middle segment, revising the guns from two 1×1 plates with bar to a 1×2 plate with 3 teeth (which more accurately depicts the 3 guns) and revising the folding landing gear and storage to be stronger and cleaner in appearance. Also included in this version is a completely redesigned display stand that showcases the plane in a better light, angle and focus and no longer distracts from the visual of the plane in flight. Finally, newly-designed armaments now adorn each wing and two external fuel tanks were also added. Other various piece adjustments were also made throughout to strengthen or refine the design for easier build and stability.

Version 3

Newly added stand included in the instructions! Feature the Corsair in flying formation with the addition of an elegant studless stand. Other adjustments include a refined part usage and color scheme to aid in instructions (interior colors were changed to black to help differentiate from the LBG exterior), and adjustments to the instructions to correct a few placement and process gaps identified.

Version 2

Featuring increased strength in the wing segments and increased rigidity in the fuselage. The folding wheel door mechanism was sacrificed for these improvements, but was a necessary trade off to ensure successful and long-term playability without frustration.

2 reviews for Corsair F4U

Onyx Carter (verified owner) – November 1, 2022

Rated 5 out of 5
This is an EXCELLENT rendition of this aircraft in LEGO! I’ve built this model but made some edits to change it into the US-Korean war livery. I also designed replacement side panels to replace the hard-to-find LEGO part 45301 in “earth” (i.e., dark) blue, to better display the profile when adding stickers/decals to this build.
Brandon Gruttadauria (verified owner) – September 9, 2023

Rated 5 out of 5
Version 3 is nearly flawless (it was tricky to get the engine in). This is the best scale of Corsair out there. Perfectly captures the F4U1-C variant. You’ll have a great time building the model, great building techniques!