Tamiya 1:72 Vought F4U-1 Bird Cage Corsair

The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of American assault aircraft in 1:72 scale. 

In response to the demand of the US Navy on a fast fighter, it was decided to build it on the basis of the most powerful available engine - Pratt &, Whitney R-2800. Due to the applied propeller, construction required fracture wings and raise of the aircraft profile. This on the other way prevented the first built Corsairs from service on aircraft carriers due to poor visibility from the cab. So they went to the fighter squadrons of Marine Corps, where F4U became very likeable and efficient aircraft. Development versions of Corsair served in the US Army even during the Korean conflict in the 50s and was one of the longest operating ground-attack fighters in history.

Tamiya kit includes elements allowing for assembly of American Vought F4U-1 Corsair fighter. Box includes 2 sprues, transparent cockpit cover, and decals.

Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints according to the proposed paint scheme in the instruction. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.

Paints recommended by the manufacturer for best results:

• Tamiya spray AS-8 (camouflage, squadrons VF-17 and VMF-214)
• Tamiya spray AS-19 (camouflage, squadrons VF-17 and VMF-214)
• Tamiya spray AS-20 (bottom of aircraft, squadrons VF-17 and VMF-214)
• Tamiya XF-18 + XF-2 (camouflage, squadron VMF-124, proportions 3:1)
• Tamiya XF-19 + XF-2 (bottom of aircraft, squadron VMF-124, proportions 3:1)
• Tamiya XF-3 + XF-5 (cockpit, landing gear compartment, proportions 2:1)
• Tamiya X-18 (elements of the cockpit, engine, propeller blades)
• Tamiya XF-1 (tires, engine elements)
• Tamiya XF-2 (chassis elements)
• Tamiya X-10 (engine elements)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Transparent plastic elements.

Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.

Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modeling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.
• Modeling paints.

If you are not sure of any accessories or colors of paints you need for your model kit, please ask us, we will be glad to help you.