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Corsair F4U

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
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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 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

  1. Onyx Carter (verified owner) –

    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.

  2. Brandon Gruttadauria (verified owner) –

    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!

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