{"product_id":"039839090-vought-f4u-1a-corsair","title":"Vought F4U-1A Corsair","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVought F4U-1A Corsair: The \"Whispering Death\" of the Pacific\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its distinctive articulated wings, it is one of the absolute icons of aviation history: The Vought F4U-1A Corsair is considered one of the best fighter aircraft of the US Navy in World War II. With this 1:72 scale kit you get one complete \u003cstrong\u003enew kit form\u003c\/strong\u003e on the craft table. With 63 components and a Level 3 classification, the model offers the perfect balance of outstanding detailing and uncomplicated, rapid construction progress. An absolute must for fans of historical military aviation!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this kit belongs on your craft table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew kit form:\u003c\/strong\u003e State-of-the-art construction technology guarantees excellent fit. The structured surfaces with finely recessed sheet metal joints meet the highest model building requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology in detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e The heart of the fighter, the R 2800 double radial engine, is precisely reproduced. For even more realism, the cooling flap ring can be displayed either open or closed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic cockpit:\u003c\/strong\u003e The pilot's workstation impresses with a detailed instrument panel that invites you to do fine brushwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic optics:\u003c\/strong\u003e A movable propeller, detailed landing gear and two additional tanks included complete the powerful appearance of the machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegendary pilots:\u003c\/strong\u003e With the high-quality decals you can, among other things, build the world-famous machine of the flying ace \"Pappy Boyington\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding the Corsair is a real pleasure thanks to the clear number of parts and the new molds. You put together the detailed cockpit, put the massive radial engine in the nose and mount the distinctive gull wings. The fine engravings make it easier to wash later (highlighting the metal joints), so that your model looks incredibly realistic after painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBackground information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRevered and feared by the Japanese enemy as the “Whispering Death,” the Corsair dominated the Pacific theater from 1943 to 1945. Their outstanding flight performance combined with the concentrated firepower of six 12.7 mm Browning MGs made them a deadly weapon that achieved record-breaking successes. Especially the U.S. Marine Corps used the machine extensively in island-to-island combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthentic representation of the following versions (decals)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVought F4U-1A Corsair, VMF-214 Squadron, U.S. Marine Corps, Vella Lavella, Solomon Islands, December 1943 (Pilot: \"Pappy Boyington\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVought F4U-1A Corsair, VF-17 Squadron, U.S. Navy, Bougainville, Solomon Islands, February 1944\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eScope of delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePlastic model kit (not assembled)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIllustrated, multilingual building instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDecal set (for 2 historical versions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet ready for Pacific deployment! Order the Vought F4U-1A Corsair now and build one of the most famous fighter aircraft in history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47126680830166,"sku":"039839090","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/6094\/4854\/files\/462435.webp?v=1754573348","url":"https:\/\/revell.com\/en-at\/products\/039839090-vought-f4u-1a-corsair","provider":"Revell","version":"1.0","type":"link"}