Tamiya 61061 1/48 F4U-1D Corsair - Accuracy-Focused Scale Kit  [61061]

Modelling the Vought F4U-1D Corsair

The Vought F4U-1D Corsair is celebrated for its robust Pratt & Whitney 2,000HP radial engine and its distinctive inverted gull wings. The 1D incorporated a frameless canopy to improve pilot visibility and carried greater loads, features that made it a potent carrier fighter late in WWII.

Brief operational summary

Entering service in 1944, the F4U-1D marked the Corsairs transition to carrier operations and supported offensive missions in the Pacific. Production topped 3,700 airframes, underlining the design's operational success.

Assembly and detail in the Tamiya 1/48 kit

Tamiya's 1/48 kit recreates the gull-wing geometry and external weapon mounts with crisp moulding. The parts allow builders to depict both clean fighters and armed configurations, making the kit suitable for modellers comfortable with intermediate to advanced assembly techniques.