1/32 Aircraft Series No.25
Vought F4U-1A Corsair®
Item No: 60325

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. 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.
         
   
★Drink in the stunningly realistic recreation of the Corsair form with large fuselage and iconic gull wings   ★Choose whether to assemble the model with folded or extended wing. Flaps and elevators can be installed in up or down position   ★Different main landing gear and tail wheel parts allow model to be assembled in airborne or parked state. Stand included
         
   
★Introduced in the F4U-1A for improved visibility, the semi-bubble canopy is faithfully recreated   ★Accurate cockpit reflects higher F4U-1A seat position, plus attendant changes to controls, rudder pedal, throttle lever and more   ★Marvel at the astounding detail displayed in the folding wing joints. Rubber tires feature realistic tread patterns.
         
   
★The 2-piece engine cowling can be removed - even after completion of the model. Cowl flaps can be assembled in open or closed position.   ★The faithful recreation of the P&W R-2800 engine is something to behold, with sharp cooling fins. Parts included to depict initial type distributors.   ★This 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.
         
   
★The 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.   ★An alternative option for the aircraft belly is also included, with parts recreating a drop tank.   ★2 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
         
   
★Wing underside identification markings and lights are accurately depicted using separate parts.   ★2 figures are included in the kit, depicting both seated and standing crewmen.   ★The attention to detail even continues in the main landing gear bays. The fuselage belly includes a depiction of the window
         
   
★Outer surfaces of the aircraft are given realistic depictions of the countless rivets, and panel lines. (picture shows pre-assembly parts)   ★Photo-etched parts are included to recreate parts such as seatbelt pieces, as are marking stickers for use when painting the canopy   ★12-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
★Tamiya 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 --- --- ---
 

 

SKU 60325-600
Barcode # 4950344603251
Brand Tamiya
Shipping Weight 1.0000kg
Shipping Width 0.340m
Shipping Height 0.160m
Shipping Length 0.420m
Shipping Cubic 0.022848000m3

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