Revell 1/32 Vought F4U-1A Corsair

The Revell 1/32 Vought F4U-1A Corsair from our 1/32 and 1/35 scale aeroplane model kits range accurately recreates the real-life US WWII fighter aircraft . This plastic model kit requires paint and glue to complete. Revell Colours Required: 5 9 15 35 55 56 57 75 77 83 84 88 90 91 99 302 330 360 364 The Vought Corsair was one of the most unusual but also successful naval aircraft of World War 2. Feared by her Japanese opponents who nicknamed her the “Whispering Death” she fought her way across the Pacific sky’s during 1943-1945, scoring record-braking successes: 2140 enemy aircraft destroyed against 189 own losses. The combined fire-power of the Corsair consisted of six 12.7 mm Browning machine guns. Her characteristic bent wing gave it a prominent recognition feature for Ground Forces which called her the “Sweetheart of Okinawa”. The F4U-1A was the first production lot with many modifications. Top speed 671km/h (416 mph)Model Features:

• Structured surfaces
• Wings may be folded
• Detailed R2800 twin-radial engine
• Detailed cockpit with instrument panel
• Pilot figure
• Rotating propeller
• Detailed undercarriage

  Decal set for 2 US Navy versions:

  • Vought F4U-1A Corsair, VF-17 Squadron, US Navy, Ondonga, Solomon Islands, November 1943
  • Vought F4U-1A Corsair, VF-17 Squadron, US Navy, Bougainville, Solomon Islands, February 1944

    Manufacturer: Revell
    Model: 04781 Vought F4U-1A Corsair
    Scale: 1/32