Featuring an elegant inverted gull wing design and powered by a massive 2000hp engine, the rugged Corsair served on the front lines with distinction during both World War II and the Korean War. Following the initial production F4U-1 variant, the F4U-1A made its debut in the summer of 1943. Taking lessons learned from the battlefield, improvements such as a bubble canopy and ability to carry heavy ordinance loads were incorporated to provide the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps with a formidable fighter.
Features:
- Scale: 1:72- Plastic model kit (unassembled)
- Three types of quality markings included
- Bubble canopy, lengthened tailwheel, and stall strip on the right wing leading edge are all accurately reproduced
- 2 types of propellers and 2 types of tailwheels included for increased modeling options
- 1000lb. bomb and external fuel tank parts included for depicting various payloads
- Size [cm]: 14.1 long x 17.3 wingspan
Requires:
- Assembly- Cement (glue)
- Hobby knife
- Sprue cutters
- Tweezers
- Paint brushes (various sizes)
- Paint
This kit is a detailed scale model for hobbyists. Glue, paint and tools sold separately. Contains small parts. Actual product may vary slightly from the pictures shown.
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