| 1/72 Vought F4U-1 Corsair - Bird Cage
The Vought F4U-1 Bird
Cage first production model now joins the 1/72 War Birds Collection.
This variant of ITEM 60752 Vought F4U-1D features new parts to depict
the Bird Cage corsair's frame-like canopy and other unique features.
Model includes high quality Cartograf decals for 4 sets of markings
depicting planes serving with U.S. Navy and Marine Corps fighter
squadrons.
About the
Vought F4U-1 Bird Cage Corsair
In 1938, the U.S. Navy issued a call for a new high-speed and
high-altitude capable single-seat carrier based fighter plane to
replace the Grumman F2F/F3F biplane. The Vought aircraft company rose
to the challenge with their F4U Corsair, which mounted a massive
2,000hp engine and was fitted with the largest propeller yet used on a
fighter. It was instantly recognizable for its inverted gull wings,
which were designed to enable short and sturdy landing gears, while
still providing enough clearance for the propeller. The F4U was the
first U.S. fighter to exceed 400mph (644km/h) in level flight and was
one of the most successful American planes introduced during WWII. The
first production model F4U-1 was nicknamed �Bird Cage� for its
frame-like cockpit canopy, and was deployed to U.S. Navy and Marine
Corps squadrons in the Pacific as a land and carrier based fighter.
About the Model
1/72 scale assembly model kit of the Vought F4U-1 Bird Cage Corsair.
Kit represents first production model F4U-1, including intricate
detailing of the frame-like cockpit canopy that earned this plane the
nickname, Bird Cage.
New parts depict canopy, propeller, short tail wheel and wing trailing
flap without access step.
High quality Cartograf decals for 4 different markings of U.S. Navy and
Marine Corps planes, including aircraft from the well-known VMF-214
Black Sheep and VF-17 Jolly Rogers squadrons.
Suggested Paint Colors (NOT INCLUDED)
AS-19 - Intermediate Blue (USN)
AS-20 - Insignia White (USN)
AS-8 - Navy Blue (US NAVY)
X-10 - Gun Metal
X-11 - Chrome Silver
X-18 - Semi Gloss Black
X-4 - Blue
X-5 - Green
X-6 - Orange
X-7 - Red
XF-1 - Flat Black
XF-16 - Flat Aluminum
XF-18 - Medium Blue
XF-19 - Sky Grey
XF-2 - Flat White
XF-3 - Flat Yellow
XF-5 - Flat Green
Unless stated as included, any reference to paints, glues and
accessories is the
suggestion of the
manufacturer, and these are available from our shop at normal prices |
