The F4U-1 Corsair® was a truly unique aircraft, with a powerful 2,000hp engine and a massive 4m propeller, not to mention the highly characteristic inverted gull-wings. In October of 1940, it was the first American fighter to achieve a speed of 400mph (around 640kph). Initial production models of the aircraft featured a striking canopy called the "Birdcage". The aircraft took part in operations from February 1943, and with its powerful 12.7mm machine guns proved to be a formidable opponent for the Japanese Zero Fighters.
In order to capture the aircraft as accurately as possible, Tamiya designers not only inspected, measured and examined the real aircraft at five different museums across North America, they were also given access to Northrop-Grumman's blueprints. The result is a highly detailed and precise 1/32 scale model of the F4U-1 Corsair.
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| 17th Fighter Squadron U.S. Navy aircraft carrier in 1943 Bunker Hill |
# 213 United States Marine Corps New Georgia Munda 1943 |
# 215 United States Marine Corps New Georgia Munda 1943 |
| #89969 Tamiya Weathering Master (WWII U.S. Navy Machines) |
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To further enhance your new 1/32 Corsair model, Tamiya has a special limited edition weathering master set designed specifically for WWII U.S. Navy aircraft. This set easily allows the modeler to create rust textures and create highlights within the landing gear and main frame of the aircraft using the three included pallets. |
Scale : 1/32
Construction type : Assembly kit
Photo-etch parts : Included
Decals : Included
Special feature 1 : Main landing gears can be depicted in raised or retracted position.
Special feature 2 : Armament includes Mk. XLI bomb rack.
Special feature 3 : Comes with 2 figures to depict pilot in seated or standing position.
Special feature 4 : Synthetic rubber tires feature authentic tread patterns.
Special feature 5 : 3 sets of markings, painting guide and masking sticker to cover "birdcage" canopy.
Special feature 6 : Comes with stand to depict the aircraft in airborne state.
Special feature 7 : 12-page commemorative booklet included
Special feature 8 : 2-piece engine cowl is removable even after completion
Special feature 9 : Includes parts to construct canopy in open or closed position.
Special feature 10 : Comes with 2 sets of rear fuselage parts to recreate initial or late production aircraft.
Note: The color chart below is the paints called out in the assembly manual of the model kit. Duplicate colors shown are in reference to Tamiya bottle paints as available in two sizes; 10ml and 23ml. Choose the bottle volume that best meets your needs. All spray can paints (AS, TS and PS) are available in 100ml.
- AS-12 - 100ml Bare Metal Silver
- AS-19 - 100ml intermediate Blue (USN)
- AS-20 - 100ml Insignia White (USN)
- AS-8 - 100ml Navy Blue (US NAVY)
- X-1 - 10ml Black
- X-10 - 10ml Gun Metal
- X-11 - 10ml Chrome Silver
- X-17 - 10ml Pink
- X-18 - 10ml Semi Gloss Black
- X-21 - 10ml Flat Base
- X-23 - 10ml Clear Blue
- X-25 - 10ml Clear Green
- X-26 - 10ml Clear Orange
- X-27 - 10ml Clear Red
- X-32 - 10ml Titanium Silver
- X-4 - 10ml Blue
- X-7 - 10ml Red
- XF-1 - 10ml Flat Black
- XF-10 - 10ml Flat Brown
- XF-15 - 10ml Flat Flesh
- XF-16 - 10ml Flat Aluminum
- XF-18 - 10ml Medium Blue
- XF-19 - 10ml Sky Grey
- XF-2 - 10ml Flat White
- XF-20 - 10ml Medium Grey
- XF-24 - 10ml Dark Grey
- XF-49 - 10ml Khaki
- XF-5 - 10ml Flat Green
- XF-55 - 10ml Deck Tan
- XF-56 - 10ml Metallic Grey
- XF-57 - 10ml Buff
- XF-60 - 10ml Dark Yellow
- XF-64 - 10ml Red Brown
- XF-65 - 10ml Field Grey
- XF-66 - 10ml Light Grey
- XF-8 10ml Flat Blue
- XF-9 - 10ml Hull Red
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