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Vought F4U-1A Corsair®

Item No: 60325
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Length: 318mm. Image shows assembled and painted kit.

A Big Step on the Path to Greatness
With a highly complex P&W R-2800 engine generating 2,000hp, a 4-meter propeller and striking gull wings, the Corsair was certainly a memorable aircraft; it was effective, too, and was one of the mainstays of the U.S. Navy. The F4U-1A variant was assigned to units from Summer 1943, and featured upgrades such as a semi-bubble canopy (to improve previously limited visibility), plus the ability to carry bombs of up to 1,000lb. It saw a large amount of action in fighting with the Japanese Navy around the Solomon Islands; the Corsair continued to serve through the Korean War in the guise of further variants, the bomber capability pioneered by the F4U-1A proving a most effective addition to the aircraft's inherent ability.

About the Model
This is a 1/32 scale plastic model assembly kit of the F4U-1A Corsair. Fueslage length: 318mm, wingspan: 390mm. ‚òÖFeatures specific to the F4U-1A such as the semi-bubble canopy, starboard leading edge spoiler and extended tail wheel strut are captured with accuracy. ‚òÖThe model accurately reflects the new F4U-1A seat position and accompanying changes in the cockpit. ‚òÖAssemble with flaps and elevators in up or down position as per your preference. ‚òÖ2-piece engine cowling can be removed after assembly to allow appreciation of the breathtaking engine recreation. ‚òÖAircraft can be assembled in parked or airborne state. ‚òÖ3 included marking options recreate U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps units.

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‚òÖDrink in the stunningly realistic recreation of the Corsair form with large fuselage and iconic gull wings.

‚òÖChoose whether to assemble the model with folded or extended wing. Flaps and elevators can be installed in up or down position.

‚òÖDifferent main landing gear and tail wheel parts allow model to be assembled in airborne or parked state. Stand included.

‚òÖIntroduced in the F4U-1A for improved visibility, the semi-bubble canopy is faithfully recreated.

‚òÖAccurate cockpit reflects higher F4U-1A seat position, plus attendant changes to controls, rudder pedal, throttle lever and more.

‚òÖMarvel at the astounding detail displayed in the folding wing joints. Rubber tires feature realistic tread patterns.

‚òÖThe 2-piece engine cowling can be removed - even after completion of the model. Cowl flaps can be assembled in open or closed position.

‚òÖThe faithful recreation of the P&W R-2800 engine is something to behold, with sharp cooling fins. Parts included to depict initial type distributors.

‚òÖThis small spoiler on the starboard wing was attached from the F4U-1A, with the purpose of improving balance. It, too, is accurately depicted on the model.

‚òÖThe F4U-1A was the first Corsair with bomb carrying ability. This kit includes parts recreating a 500lb bomb to be attached to the aircraft belly.

‚òÖAn alternative option for the aircraft belly is also included, with parts recreating a drop tank.

‚òÖ2 types of tail wheel strut are provided to allow accurate recreation of the variants depicted by the kit. 2 types of tail wheel cover also included.

‚òÖWing underside identification markings and lights are accurately depicted using separate parts.

‚òÖ2 figures are included in the kit, depicting both seated and standing crewmen.

‚òÖThe attention to detail even continues in the main landing gear bays. The fuselage belly includes a depiction of the window.

‚òÖOuter surfaces of the aircraft are given realistic depictions of the countless rivets, and panel lines. (picture shows pre-assembly parts)

‚òÖPhoto-etched parts are included to recreate parts such as seatbelt pieces, as are marking stickers for use when painting the canopy.

‚òÖ12-page B5 booklet contains a written history of the Corsair line, plus detailed color images of the aircraft.

U.S. Marine Corps VMF-214
Vella Lavella Island, December 1943

U.S. Navy VF-17 Squadron Leader
Ondonga Airfield, November 1943

‚òÖTamiya Color paints for painting the 1/32 Vought F4U-1A Corsair®

Tamiya Color	Item No.	Tamiya Color	Item No.
AS-6 Olive Drab	86506	AS-19 Intermediate Blue	86519
AS-8 Navy Blue	86508	AS-20 Insignia White	86520
AS-12 Bare-Metal Silver	86512	---

Tamiya Color	Acrylic Colors (Item No.)	Enamel Colors (Item No.)	Tamiya Color	Acrylic Colors (Item No.)	Enamel Colors (Item No.)
X-1 Black	81501	80001	XF-7 Flat Red	81707	80307
X-4 Blue	81504	80004	XF-10 Flat Brown	81710	80310
X-7 Red	81507	80007	XF-15 Flat Flesh	81715	80315
X-10 Gun Metal	81510	80010	XF-16 Flat Aluminum	81716	80316
X-11 Chrome Silver	81511	80011	XF-19 Sky Gray	81719	80319
X-18 Semi Gloss Black	81518	80018	XF-24 Dark Gray	81724	80324
X-23 Clear Blue	81523	80023	XF-49 Khaki	81749	80349
X-25 Clear Green	81525	80025	XF-55 Deck Tan	81755	80355
X-26 Clear Orange	81526	80026	XF-56 Metallic Gray	81756	80356
X-27 Clear Red	81527	80027	XF-57 Buff	81757	80357
X-32 Titanium Silver	81532	80032	XF-60 Dark Yellow	81760	80360
XF-1 Flat Black	81701	80301	XF-64 Red Brown	81764	80364
XF-2 Flat White	81702	80302	XF-65 Field Gray	81765	80365
XF-3 Flat Yellow	81703	80303	XF-66 Light Gray	81766	80366
XF-5 Flat Green	81705	80305	---	---	---

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