Tamiya 60324 1/32 Vought F4U-1 Corsair Birdcage Historical Aircraft Kit  [60324]

Tamiya 60324 1/32 Vought F4U-1 Corsair Birdcage Scale Modelling

The Vought F4U-1 Corsair is noted for its inverted gull wings and strong combat performance. Equipped with roughly a 2,000hp powerplant and able to exceed 400mph (640kph) by 1940, it carried 12.7mm machine guns and played a major role in Pacific air operations.

Authentic Reproduction by Tamiya

Tamiya built this 1/32 F4U-1 Birdcage using reference to original airframes and technical drawings to recreate accurate external shapes and cockpit fittings. The kit supplies photo-etched parts, a set of decals and choices for how to present the finished model.

Core Features for Enthusiasts

• Main undercarriage can be modelled extended or retracted for varied display styles.
• Includes a Mk. XLI bomb rack and two pilot figures for scene composition.
• Synthetic rubber tyres are moulded with realistic treads.
• Several marking schemes are supplied with a full painting instruction sheet.
• Removable cowl piece and optional open or shut canopy allow display variation.