Description
Overview
The Tamiya 1/72 Vought F4U-1A Corsair is a precision plastic model assembly kit recreating the improved variant of one of WWII's most distinctive and capable fighters. With its elegant inverted gull wing design and massive 2,000hp engine spinning the largest propeller mounted on any fighter of its era, the Corsair served with distinction throughout World War II and the Korean War, earning legendary status among US Navy and Marine Corps aviators.
This detailed kit from Tamiya's War Bird Collection captures the F4U-1A variant, which incorporated crucial battlefield improvements including a bubble canopy for better visibility, a longer tailwheel leg for improved ground handling, and a stall strip on the right wing leading edge. These refinements transformed the Corsair from a challenging aircraft to fly into one of the most formidable carrier fighters of the Pacific Theater.
Key Features
- Accurate 1/72 scale with 141mm length and 173mm wingspan
- Iconic inverted gull wing design faithfully reproduced
- Bubble canopy accurately depicted
- Lengthened tailwheel and stall strip accurately reproduced
- Two types of propellers included for different variants
- Two types of tailwheels included
- 1000lb bomb parts included
- External fuel tank parts included
- Three high-quality marking options
Performance Benefits
- Multiple parts options allow building various production stages
- Tamiya precision engineering ensures excellent part fit
- High-quality decals with three distinctive schemes
- Compact 1/72 scale ideal for Pacific Theater collections
- Versatile ordnance options for varied display configurations
Usage Notes
- Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
- Recommended for ages 10 and up
- Assembly time: 3-6 hours
- Use Sea Blue or Tri-Color scheme for authentic US Navy/Marine markings
- Panel line accent recommended for enhanced detail
Technical Specs
- Scale: 1/72
- Length: 141mm (5.6 inches)
- Wingspan: 173mm (6.8 inches)
- Subject: Vought F4U-1A Corsair
- Type: Plastic model assembly kit
- Manufacturer: Tamiya
- Item Number: 60775
What's Included
- Plastic model sprues with finely detailed parts
- Clear canopy parts
- Two propeller types
- Two tailwheel types
- 1000lb bomb parts
- External fuel tank parts
- Waterslide decal sheet with 3 marking options
- Detailed pictorial assembly instructions
Needed to Complete
- Plastic model cement/glue
- Hobby knife and cutting tools
- Model paints (Sea Blue, Intermediate Blue, White undersides, and detail colors)
- Paint brushes or airbrush
- Finishing supplies
Summary
The Tamiya 1/72 Vought F4U-1A Corsair delivers an exceptional representation of the improved Corsair variant that became the terror of the Pacific skies. With multiple parts options, ordnance accessories, and three authentic US Navy/Marine marking schemes, this kit is perfect for WWII Pacific Theater enthusiasts and aviation collectors seeking this iconic bent-wing fighter.