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1:48 F4U-1/2 Bird Cage Corsair

An injection-molded plastic kit of the Vought F4U-1/F4U-2 Bird Cage Corsair in 1:48 scale from Tamiya, buildable as either the day or night fighter version.

Scale1:48
Manufacturer Tamiya
Product EAN8591111610469

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19.96 €
16.50 € without VAT
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About product

Vought F4U-1/F4U-2 Bird Cage Corsair, 1:48 (Tamiya)

An injection-molded plastic kit of the famous American Second World War carrier-based fighter in 1:48 scale from the Japanese manufacturer Tamiya. From the parts you can build the early F4U-1 version with its well-known heavily framed canopy, nicknamed the Bird Cage, or the night-fighter F4U-2 with a radar pod on the right wing. According to the manufacturer's catalog, the package includes a detailed engine, cockpit, a pilot figure, bombs and drop tanks, and several marking options. The wings can be assembled folded or spread.

The real subject

The Vought F4U Corsair is one of the most famous carrier-based fighters of the Second World War. Its recognition feature is the inverted gull wing, which allowed a large propeller without an overly long landing gear. A powerful Pratt and Whitney radial engine of around 2000 horsepower gave the Corsair high speed and climb rate. Early F4U-1 aircraft had a heavily framed canopy; Corsairs became feared fighters in the Pacific.

Building and painting tips

Use thin liquid plastic cement and work in subassemblies. Finish and paint the detailed engine and cockpit before closing the fuselage; the heavily framed Bird Cage canopy will call for careful masking. Apply a primer before painting and spray with an airbrush. Quality acrylic or enamel paints suit the period navy blue schemes well; take care with proper fit when folding the wings.

Who the model is for

  • Collectors of American carrier-based fighters from the Second World War
  • Fans of the Corsair and its distinctive bent wing
  • Modelers who want to build either the day or night version
  • Anyone who will appreciate Tamiya's precise parts and rich interior

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints, and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.

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FAQ

The F4U-1 is the day fighter with the Bird Cage framed canopy, and the F4U-2 is the night version with a radar pod on the right wing. From the parts you build one of the two.

Early Corsairs had a cockpit canopy with a dense network of framing that resembled a bird cage. Hence the nickname Bird Cage.

Yes, according to the instructions the wings can be built folded, as on a carrier deck, or spread in the classic way.

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