{"product_id":"tamiya-1-48-f4u-corsair-model-kit","title":"Tamiya 1\/48 F4U Corsair Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapture a WWII 'Bent Wing Legend' with the F4U-1\/2 Corsair, a Detailed 1\/48 Tamiya Replica with a Choice of Day or Nightfighter Versions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/48 Scale Vought F4U-1\/2 'Birdcage' Corsair Model Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA famous U.S. Navy \u0026amp; Marine WWII fighter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes parts to build either the F4U-1 day or F4U-2 nightfighter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with a pilot figure and four marking options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn excellent project for intermediate modellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe F4U Corsair was a legendary American fighter, distinguished by its iconic inverted gull wing. The F4U-1 was the first mass-produced version and featured a characteristic framed canopy referred to as a \"Birdcage.\" A rare nightfighter version, the F4U-2, was also created, featuring a radar pod on the right wing. Deployed to the Pacific in 1943, the Corsair was feared by Japanese forces for its speed and firepower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 1\/48 scale kit from Tamiya is a detailed replica that allows the modeller to build either the standard F4U-1 day fighter or the F4U-2 nightfighter. The model features a highly detailed engine and cockpit, a seated pilot figure, a choice of ordnance, and four different marking options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes all the necessary parts to build either the standard F4U-1 or the F4U-2 nightfighter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe F4U-2's distinctive wing-mounted radar pod is accurately reproduced\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA highly detailed engine and cockpit are included\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA seated pilot figure is included to place in the detailed cockpit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour different marking options are provided for various U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA choice of ordnance includes two 1,000lb bombs and external drop tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 'Birdcage' canopy can be modelled in either the open or the closed position\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuine Tamiya Product\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eScale: 1\/48\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLength: 205mm (8.07\")\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidth: N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeight: N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePieces: N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecal Schemes: 4\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSkill Level: Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded Items\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Model Kit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Pilot Figure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Decal Sheet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Instruction Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRequired Items\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlastic Safe Paint\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eModelling Glue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Tweezers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Scissors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Modelling Knives\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Modelling Files\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TAMIYA","offers":[{"title":"Hobbyco","offer_id":40426447208649,"sku":"10033025","price":31.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hobbies Direct","offer_id":40426927128777,"sku":"10033025","price":40.02,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/9803\/5810\/files\/f0e3b1c7706a43ab923bc9a9839f204b.webp?v=1760911563","url":"https:\/\/www.jbhifi.com.au\/products\/tamiya-1-48-f4u-corsair-model-kit","provider":"JB Hi-Fi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}