Tamiya Plastic Model Kit
Tamiya Vought F4U-1D Corsair (1/72)
The Tamiya Vought F4U-1D Corsair in 1/72 scale offers a detailed and accurate miniature of one of the U.S. Navy’s most iconic carrier-based fighter-bombers. This version reflects the later stages of the Corsair’s WWII service life, with refinements such as the improved canopy and additional ordnance options to increase combat versatility.
The kit captures the unique inverted gull wing profile, cleanly moulded parts, and historically accurate proportions. It includes underwing pylons and optional rocket and bomb loadouts to represent the F4U-1D’s ground attack role. With fine panel lines and a faithful cockpit layout, this model is ideal for both display and diorama settings.
- 1/72 scale plastic assembly model kit
- Includes semi-bubble and clear canopy parts
- Accurate wing shape and landing gear details
- Optional rocket and bomb payloads included
- Decals for multiple historic aircraft markings
History
The F4U Corsair was designed around the powerful Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engine, giving it over 2,000 horsepower and a large propeller that required the distinctive inverted gull wing. Early Corsairs struggled with carrier landings, but the F4U-1D featured key improvements including a raised cockpit, a semi-bubble frameless canopy, and reinforced landing gear. The -1D variant introduced dual wing pylons capable of carrying 1,000lb bombs or napalm tanks, plus eight 5-inch rockets, enhancing its strike capabilities.
By 1944, the F4U-1D became the first Corsair version fully cleared for carrier operations, with squadrons VMF-124 and VMF-213 deploying aboard USS Essex en route to the Philippines. The aircraft played a critical role in the Pacific theatre, supporting operations through 1945 including attacks on Japanese mainland targets. Over 3,700 units of the F4U-1D were produced, marking it as a cornerstone of U.S. Navy aviation by the end of WWII.
