KIT PREVIEW TAMIYA 1:32 VOUGHT F4U-1 CORSAIR ‘BIRD CAGE’ ● KIT NO.60324
This is the key sprue; it carries the fuselage spine insert which will allow later variants to be released.
The sturdy mid-section with complete radiator detailing, sprayed silver here for impact.
Even the tailwheel bay features internal detail, all but hidden on the finished model.
V of pilot's seat harnesses,
intake grilles and other small structural parts. The canopy can be fitted in the open or closed position, and as with the wingfolds, the choice must be made during assembly and each position
The kit’s cockpit is a masterpiece of intelligent kit design; very finely detailed but quick to build.
uses specially tailored parts that ensure the canopy fits properly in either position. Three markings-options are provided with the kit for aircraft from US Navy VF-17, US Marine Corps VMF-215 and US Marine
Corps VMF-213. We will, of course, bring you an in-depth review of the kit in the coming issues, but for now, here are some photos of our samples’ kit-parts plus built-up models from the Shizuoka Hobby Show. ●
Coming Soon A new book in the ‘HOW TO BUILD...’ series to accompany this kit release. More details will be published in a future issue of TMMI.
Sample cover only . Subject to chan ge.
The P&W R2800 double bank radial engine in all its glory. Will this find its way to other WW2 US fighters?
MODEL SPEC SCALE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:32 MATERIALS: . . . . . . . . . . . IM, PE, SVT, WS AVAILABILITY: Widely from good model shops. UK import and distribution by The Hobby Company Limited, www.hobbyco.net TMMI’S OPINION? A supreme achievement from Tamiya, done with all the elegance, sophistication and panache we have come to know and love from the company. From looking at the parts layout, it’s safe to later versions will be released, giving this fantastic model plenty of life after the initial release.
The big clear sprue carries the canopy parts, which can be fitted in either closed or opened positions, not both; the modeller must make this choice when building the fuselage. The clear sprue also provides navigation and formation lights, plus the instrument panel’s dial glasses in a single panel.
Seated and standing pilot figures are included and both are beautifully sculpted.
The photo-etched nickel-steel frets (x2) carry grilles, seat harnesses and other small, thin components.
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