This is a very handy reference publication for modelers. In this booklet by Maciej Noszczak, there are 20 pages of beautiful line drawings, side view color plates and photos of the XF4U-1 prototype.

There is little in the way of text, aside from a long paragraph detailing the basic developmental stages for the Corsair family of aircraft.

The line drawings are highly detailed (including one full page inserted and removable page). The line drawings are prepared in 1/48^th scale while the color plates are done in a larger unspecified scale. However, these color plates provide a number of valuable color references in both two-tone grey over white, solid dark grey, and the ever popular intermediate blue and dark blue over white schemes. Though far from an expert on the Corsair, I made several comparisons, using Tamiya’s 32^nd scale kit and panel lines and even rivet details appear to be accurate.

I was particularly impressed with the two pages which illustrate and graphically describe the visible external changes in the Corsair’s development.

Additionally, the package contains removable masks for the F4U-1A in both 1/72^nd and 1/48^th scales.

Our thanks to Casemate Publishers for the review copy and my thanks to IPMS/USA for my opportunity prepare this review.