Tamiya 1/32 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 ---

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 --- --- ---

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


- 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).


The information on this page is correct as of October 16, 2014. Please note that specifications may change without notice.

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- 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).