Vought F4UF Corsair
This is a 1/32 Scale Vought F4U-4 Corsair Plastic Model Kit from Trumpeter Scale Models. Suitable for Ages 14 & Older.
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Features
- 350 medium gray plastic pieces attached to sprue trees.
- Clear pieces for canopy, engine cover and instrument panel.
- Accurately reproduced exterior and cockpit.
- Completely detailed cockpit.
- Detailed engine.
- Realistic propeller.
- Folding wings.
- Two drop tanks.
- Full armament package.
- Illustrated assembly guide.
Specs
- Scale: 1/32
- Length: 12.6" (321mm)
- Wingspan: 15.4" (390mm
- Trumpeter Product Number: 02222
Includes
One 1/32 Scale Vought F4U-4 Corsair Plastic Model Kit.
Requirements & Suggestions
- Assembly
- Plastic cement (tes3501) (tes3502) (pls00002) (tam87012) or glue (hlc107)
- Modeling Knife (tes50627c) (xacx3201) (exl16001)
- Tweezers (tam74003) (exl30416) (tes50632c)
- Water for Decals
- Paint: (see MARKING OPTIONS)
- Paint Brushes
- Pin Vise (tam74050) (zon37-145) (squ10801) (xacx7144)
- Toothpicks or Glue Tips (adc121)
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The Chance-Vought F4U Corsair was one of the most successful fighters of WWII. It was in production longer than any other US fighter in World War II (1942-1952) with 12,571 built, some of which remained in service as late as 1965.The F4U-4 is a version 2.01 addition to War birds. This Corsair saw service in the final stages of the Pacific War. The F4U-4 Corsair used the Pratt & Whitney R2800-18W, later upgraded to the R2800-42W. This engine required more air, creating the need to re-design the nose with the distinctive chin intake. The exhaust system was also re-designed with exhaust outlets both above and below the wings. The other major change was a complete re-design of the cockpit, making it more ergonomic. This included a new cockpit floor, new consoles, re-designed instrument panel, and a simplified seat which consisted of a bucket-type base and a flat armored plate for a back rest. The F4U-4 first saw combat at the battle for Okinawa in 1945. The F4u-4 also participated in combat in Korea. It was the fastest, best dogfighter of the series. The Corsair was definitely the longest-lived of the Navy fighters of WWII, its last combat sortie being in 1971 with El Salvador, and the F4U-4 was considered the 'ultimate' Corsair.
Markings
- Waterslide decals for two version
- 1: F4U-4 Korean War version: VMF-323 "Death Rattlers", Sept. 1950.
- 2: F4U-4 Corsair WWII version: Ken Walsh's "White 13", VMF-222, Okinawa, June 1945.
- Airframe and Detail Colors -Black, Red, Yellow, Green, Silver, Gold, Light Gray, Interior Green.
