Tamiya 1/48 F4U-1/2 Bird Cage Corsair

This is a Plastic 1/48 Scale Chance-Vought F4U-1/2 Corsair Airplane
from Tamiya.

The Corsair was mainly utilized as an offensive fighter and ground attack
airplane. Initial variations had bad handling on carrier and so they
served with the Militaries off land-based airstrips. Pratt & Whitney R2800 engine
required the classic inverted gull wing style for acceptable propeller
clearance. Early variations were called "Birdcage Corsairs" due to the greatly
framed canopy.

FEATURES:
First Flight 1940; later on variations served into the 1960's.
Extremely detailed 1/48th scale plastic set for fixed display.
Markings consisted of for 1 Navy and 2 Marine aircraft.
Approximately 100 parts in light grey and clear with great recessed
    panel lines.
Optional wing radome parts for radar geared up F4U-2 nightfighter.
Cockpit is an artwork in plastic. Emphasizes: seat, rudder pedals
    with foot troughs, in-depth side consoles, control stick with
    linkages, wonderfully in-depth instrument panel/front bulkhead.
Separate flaps created to be attached in the dropped configuration.
Wing external panels are separate and parts are consisted of to allow the
    wings to be designed folded or extended.
Wheel wells have ribs and stringers and landing gear is completely
    detailed.
Detailed PW R-2800 engine with parts for open and closed cowl flaps.
Single engine, carrier based, single seat fighter aircraft.

MARKING
ALTERNATIVES:
Single sheet of InvisaClear decals contains airplane code letters,
    serial numbers, nationwide insignia, stencils, cockpit instruments,
    and seat belts. Invisa-Clear decals by Superscale are used a
    unique process which guarantees that a minimum quantity of clear film
    surrounds the coloured part of the decal. Four airplane:
1: A/C No. 02337, "17-F-13", VF-17 (aboard USS Bunker Hill), USN.
Upper Surfaces: Two tone Dark Blue/Intermediate Blue.
Lower Surfaces: White w/Dark Blue wing panels outboard of fold
line.
2: A/C No. 37242, "20", VMF-213, USMC.
Upper Surface areas: Light Blue Grey.
Lower Surfaces: Light Grey.
3&4: A/C No. 3212, "212"; and 0246, "205", VMF(N)-532, USMC
(nightfighter).
Upper Surface areas: Light Blue Grey.
Lower Surfaces: Light Grey.
Additional paints Required:
    Flat Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Yellow Green, Green, Flesh,
    Medium Blue, Sky Grey, Deck Tan, Buff, Olive Green, Red Brown.
    Gloss Colors: Blue, Red, Yellow, Gunmetal, Chrome Silver.

INCLUDES:
One 1/48 Chance-Vought F4U-1/2 Corsair Airplane Set

NEEDS:
Assembly
Hobby Knife
Paint: (see MARKING ALTERNATIVES)
Brushes
Sandpaper
Cement for plastics (TESR3512)
Nice-to-have tools: Needle File Set, Sprue Cutter, Airbrush and
    Devices

SPECS:
Scale: 1/48
Wingspan: 9-1/4" (23.6cm)
Fuselage Length: 8" (20.5cm)