Tamiya Vought F4U-1A Corsair

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. Fueslage 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. ★2-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.

Packaging

★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
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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
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Tamiya Weathering Master Set (for WWII U.S. Navy Aircraft) (Limited Edition)
Item 89969

For even greater realism!

Weathering sets add a final, highly realistic touch to your model. This set contains 3 colors: Dull Blue is suited perfectly to the tones of the Corsair fuselage; Rust, which is great for adding authentic touches to the exhaust area; and Light Green, which can be used on the cockpit and landing gear bay areas.

★Useful tools in the construction of your model
Item 74050 Fine Pin Vise D
Item 74051 Fine Pin Vise S
Item 74087 Drill Bit (1.2mm)
Item 74096 Fine Drill Bit (0.8mm)
Item 74049 Basic Drill Set (this kit requires 1mm and 2.5mm bits from the set.)

★Specialist tools for use with photo-etched parts
Item 74066 Diamond File (for Photo-Etched Parts), Item 74067 Bending Pliers (for Photo-Etched Parts), Item 74068 Modeling Scissors (for Photo-Etched Parts)
Item 74084 Bending Pliers mini (for Photo-Etched Parts)
Item 74117 Bending Tweezers (for Photo-Etched Parts)
Item 87061 Tamiya Metal Primer
Item 87091 Tamiya CA Cement (Gel Type)

★Make the details stand out!
Items 87131, 87132, 87133 & 87140: Panel Line Accent Color (Black), (Brown), (Gray), (Dark Brown).