Tamiya 60327 Vought F4U-1D Corsair 1/32 Scale Plastic Model Kit

Tamiya ventured into the modeling business in 1948, with a scale wooden ship model kit. Since then, Tamiya has been striving to offer merchandise that can truly be called 'First in Quality Around the World.' Now Tamiya is offering more than 300 different products, both in the fields of precision static models and high performance radio control vehicles. These products are not only sold in Japan but also exported in vast quantities to the United States, Europe, South East Asia, and to many other parts of the world. The standard of excellence achieved by Tamiya is regarded as among the very finest in the world of model hobbies. This finely detailed plastic model kit requires assembly and painting. Item is brand new and in its original factory packaging. Listing images are stock pictures provided by the manufacturer or the distributor. This is the D variant of the popular Corsair World War II fighter plane. It uses new parts to recreate features specific to the F4U-1D, which was the first Corsair to be cleared for use on aircraft carriers. This fighter-bomber could carry drop tanks on new hard points under the wing root, and up to 8 rockets under the outer wing. It provided invaluable close support for ground troops during landings in places such as the Philippines and Okinawa, and continued to serve after WWII, in Korea. F4U-1D Specific Detail differences from previous variants: The semi-bubble canopy was altered during production to remove upper side frames and improve visibility. Propeller blades were thicker from the root. Hardpoints under the wing root allowed carrying of bombs and drop tanks. The tail wheel cover had a new fairing to improve aerodynamics. Outer wing sections had extended metal areas with mounts for eight rockets total. Cockpit floor window was scrapped. 1/32 scale plastic model assembly kit. New parts recreating 1D-specific features. Gull wings can be assembled extended or folded. The model can be assembled as parked or airborne, with relevant landing gear, tail wheel and strut parts for both included, as well as a stand. Comes with both seated and standing pilot figures. Photo-etched parts included for added realism. Marking options (2 total) for VF-84 (Navy) and VMF-351 (US Marine Corps) aircraft included. Includes the 12-page B5 full color booklet from previous 1/32 Corsair models.