1/48 Vought F4U-1D Corsair w/Moto Tug

The speedy Corsair debuted as the 1st US fighter plane to overcome the 400mph (644km/h) barrier. However the initial production version of this aircraft, the F4U-1 Birdcage, was not without its problems. The port wing stall often gave the Corsair unstable landing, and the long nose and framed canopy hindered visibility. These weak points necessitated the development of improved versions such as the latter developed F4U-1A with 18cm raised cockpit and raised rear landing gear. The F4U-1D featured clear vision canopy (two side frames removed) and had two pylons under the center wing section that could carry up to a 1,000lb bomb payload. In 1944 the F4U-1D Corsair was formally deployed as a carrier based aircraft.

Medium grey plastic pieces molded to sprue trees.
Single seat cockpit with pilot figure.
Inverted gull wings can also be assembled in folded position.
Two drop tanks and eight rockets.
Includes parts to build a "Moto-Tug" aircraft towing tug.
Moto-Tug includes driver figure.
Detailed cockpit.
Full weapons package.
Detailed pictorial instructions.

Manufacturer:	Tamiya
Product #:	tam61085
Your Price:	$31.09
List Price:	$43.00
Availability:	In Stock

Scale: 1/48

Decal options:
1: VMF-214, No.69, USS Franklin (CV-13), Feb. 1945.
2: VBF-6, No.2, USS Hancock (CV-19), March, 1945.
3: VBF-86, No.133, USS Wasp (CV-18), Feb. 1945.

Assembly
Cement
Hobby Knife
Tweezers
Water for Decals
Paint
Paint Brushes
Pin Vise or Drill
Glue Tips or Toothpicks