VOUGHT F4U-1A CORSAIR. 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.
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.
This is a 1/32 scale plastic model assembly kit of the F4U-1A Corsair. Fueslage length: 318mm, wingspan: 390mm.
Features specific to the F4U-1A such as the semi-bubble canopy, starboard leading edge spoiler and extended tail wheel strut are captured with accuracy.
The model accurately reflects the new F4U-1A seat position and accompanying changes in the cockpit.
Assemble with flaps and elevators in up or down position as per your preference.
2-piece engine cowling can be removed after assembly to allow appreciation of the breathtaking engine recreation.
Aircraft can be assembled in parked or airborne state.
3 included marking options recreate U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps units.
Scale 1/32
The model captures the upgraded form of the F4U-1A variant with precision, including the semi-bubble canopy and raised pilot seat. This required newly-designed cockpit interior parts. Details such as new instrumentation panel and console designs are also depicted.
Includes 3 sets of markings and painting guide. Recreate U.S. Navy or Marine Corps unit aircraft.
Clear engine cowling parts are included. (Note: Only for the US market)
Modelers can choose whether to assemble the model with its distinctive inverted gull wings extended or folded away.
Flaps and elevators can also be depicted in open or closed positions.
Starboard wing spoiler is recreated.
Includes 2 types of tail landing gear wheel to enable depiction of elongated strut.
Comes with parts depicting drop tank and 500lb bomb.
2 figures depict pilot in seated or standing position.
The complex Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engine is faithfully depicted in all its glory, including early variant distributor. Removable 2-piece engine cowl allows the engine to be viewed.
