RV03983

Revell 1:72 - F4U-1D Corsair

The Corsair is considered to have been one of the U.S. Navy's best World War 2 fighter aircraft. It was feared by its Japanese opponents who nicknamed it Whistling Death . Corsairs fought in the Pacific theatre from 1943 to 1945, scoring record-breaking successes. The Corsairs combined fire-power consisted of six 12.7 mm Browning machine guns. Model Information: Skill Level: 3 (Advanced). Contains 63 parts, new mould, structured surfaces with recessed panel joints, detailed R2800 radial engine, cooling valve manifold selectively open or closed, detailed cockpit with instrument panel, 2 Auxiliary fuel tanks, movable propeller and detailed landing gear. Authentic representation of the following versions: Vought F4U-1A Corsair, VMF-214 Squadron, U.S. Marine Corps, Vella Lavella, Solomon Islands, December 1943. Pappy Boyington. Vought F4U-1A Corsair, VF-17 Squadron, U.S. Navy, Bougainville, Soloman Islands, February 1944. Dimensions: Length: 148mm Wingspan: 173mm Paints Required (Main): 5, 56, 57. (Additional): 9, 15, 46, 55, 65, 75, 77, 83, 84, 91, 99, 302, 330, 360. (Paints must be purchases separately).