Post by Keith Heitmann on Nov 2, 2005 8:59:49 GMT -5
1/48 Vought F4U-1 Corsair Bird Cage (Finished Model)
Following the release of the Messerschmitt Me262 and Republic P-47D Thunderbolt, Tamiya adds a 3rd 1/48 scale WWII fighter plane to our Masterworks Series. Depicting the famous "Bird Cage" first production model F4U-1
- Overall Length: 205mm, Wingspan: 236mm
- Model represents first production model F4U-1, including intricate detailing of the frame-like cockpit canopy that earned this plane the nickname, "Bird Cage"
- For added durability, landing gear struts, antenna and pitot tube reproduced using metal parts Markings depict unit from the 17th Fighter Squadron based on aircraft carrier USS Bunker Hill