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.
Fuselage 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.
★Two-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. |
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