Tamiya 60325 Vought F4U-1A Corsair®1:32 Scale Model Plane

1/32 Aircraft Series No.25
Vought F4U-1A Corsair®
Item No: 60325

Length: 318mm. Image shows assembled and painted kit.

A Big Step on the Path to Greatness
With a highly complex P&W R-2800 engine generating 2,000hp, a 4-meter propeller and striking gull wings, the Corsair was certainly a memorable aircraft; it was effective, too, and was one of the mainstays of the U.S. Navy. The F4U-1A variant was assigned to units from Summer 1943, and featured upgrades such as a semi-bubble canopy (to improve previously limited visibility), plus the ability to carry bombs of up to 1,000lb. It saw a large amount of action in fighting with the Japanese Navy around the Solomon Islands; the Corsair continued to serve through the Korean War in the guise of further variants, the bomber capability pioneered by the F4U-1A proving a most effective addition to the aircraft's inherent ability.

About the Model

This is a 1/32 scale plastic model assembly kit of the F4U-1A Corsair. Fuselage length: 318mm, wingspan: 390mm. ★Features specific to the F4U-1A such as the semi-bubble canopy, starboard leading edge spoiler and extended tail wheel strut are captured with accuracy. ★The model accurately reflects the new F4U-1A seat position and accompanying changes in the cockpit. ★Assemble with flaps and elevators in up or down position as per your preference. ★Two-piece engine cowling can be removed after assembly to allow appreciation of the breathtaking engine recreation. ★Aircraft can be assembled in parked or airborne state. ★3 included marking options recreate U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps units.

★Drink in the stunningly realistic recreation of the Corsair form with large fuselage and iconic gull wings

★Choose whether to assemble the model with folded or extended wing. Flaps and elevators can be installed in up or down position

★Different main landing gear and tail wheel parts allow model to be assembled in airborne or parked state. Stand included

★Introduced in the F4U-1A for improved visibility, the semi-bubble canopy is faithfully recreated

★Accurate cockpit reflects higher F4U-1A seat position, plus attendant changes to controls, rudder pedal, throttle lever and more

★Marvel at the astounding detail displayed in the folding wing joints. Rubber tires feature realistic tread patterns.

★The 2-piece engine cowling can be removed - even after completion of the model. Cowl flaps can be assembled in open or closed position.

★The faithful recreation of the P&W R-2800 engine is something to behold, with sharp cooling fins. Parts included to depict initial type distributors.

★This small spoiler on the starboard wing was attached from the F4U-1A, with the purpose of improving balance. It, too, is accurately depicted on the model.

★The F4U-1A was the first Corsair with bomb carrying ability. This kit includes parts recreating a 500lb bomb to be attached to the aircraft belly.

★An alternative option for the aircraft belly is also included, with parts recreating a drop tank.

★2 types of tail wheel strut are provided to allow accurate recreation of the variants depicted by the kit. 2 types of tail wheel cover also included

★Wing underside identification markings and lights are accurately depicted using separate parts.

★2 figures are included in the kit, depicting both seated and standing crewmen.

★The attention to detail even continues in the main landing gear bays. The fuselage belly includes a depiction of the window

★Outer surfaces of the aircraft are given realistic depictions of the countless rivets, and panel lines. (picture shows pre-assembly parts)

★Photo-etched parts are included to recreate parts such as seatbelt pieces, as are marking stickers for use when painting the canopy

★12-page B5 booklet contains a written history of the Corsair line, plus detailed color images of the aircraft

U.S. Marine Corps VMF-214
Vella Lavella Island, December 1943

U.S. Navy VF-17 Squadron Leader
Ondonga Airfield, November 1943

★Tamiya Color paints for painting the 1/32 Vought F4U-1A Corsair®

Tamiya Color	Item No.	Tamiya Color	Item No.
AS-6 Olive Drab	86506	AS-19 Intermediate Blue	86519
AS-8 Navy Blue	86508	AS-20 Insignia White	86520
AS-12 Bare-Metal Silver	86512	---

Tamiya Color	Acrylic Colors (Item No.)	Enamel Colors (Item No.)	Tamiya Color	Acrylic Colors (Item No.)	Enamel Colors (Item No.)
X-1 Black	81501	80001	XF-7 Flat Red	81707	80307
X-4 Blue	81504	80004	XF-10 Flat Brown	81710	80310
X-7 Red	81507	80007	XF-15 Flat Flesh	81715	80315
X-10 Gun Metal	81510	80010	XF-16 Flat Aluminum	81716	80316
X-11 Chrome Silver	81511	80011	XF-19 Sky Gray	81719	80319
X-18 Semi Gloss Black	81518	80018	XF-24 Dark Gray	81724	80324
X-23 Clear Blue	81523	80023	XF-49 Khaki	81749	80349
X-25 Clear Green	81525	80025	XF-55 Deck Tan	81755	80355
X-26 Clear Orange	81526	80026	XF-56 Metallic Gray	81756	80356
X-27 Clear Red	81527	80027	XF-57 Buff	81757	80357
X-32 Titanium Silver	81532	80032	XF-60 Dark Yellow	81760	80360
XF-1 Flat Black	81701	80301	XF-64 Red Brown	81764	80364
XF-2 Flat White	81702	80302	XF-65 Field Gray	81765	80365
XF-3 Flat Yellow	81703	80303	XF-66 Light Gray	81766	80366
XF-5 Flat Green	81705	80305	---	---	---

SKU	60325-600
Barcode #	4950344603251
Brand	Tamiya
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg
Shipping Width	0.340m
Shipping Height	0.160m
Shipping Length	0.420m
Shipping Cubic	0.022848000m3