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Scale : 1:48 Length (cm) : 8,3" / 21 cm |
Brand | Tamiya |
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Reference | TA61070 |
Type of product | Airplane model kit |
Scale | 1:48 |
Assembly | to be assembled and painted |
Paint and glue | To be bought separately |
Length (cm) | 8,3" / 21 |
Era | World War II - 1939-1945 |
Material | Plastic |
Box size (cm) | 30 x 22 x 6 |
After enduring heavy losses to the Japanese Navy's Zero fighters in the early stages of the Pacific War, the U.S. Navy became focused on developing new fighters capable of turning the tides of aerial combat.
Among those fighters was the Corsair, first developed to be a high speed, carrier borne aircraft. Built around the new Pratt & Whitney R-2800 2000hp engine, and turning the largest propeller ever attached to a fighter plane (4m dia.), this gull-winged wonder was destined to be a success.
In June 1942, the F4U-1 production models made their maiden flight. However, due to their restricted forward field of view, and because of a propeller wash effect caused them to stall left wing first during low speed landings, they first were used as land based fighters.
Succeeding the F4U-1 in the summer of 1943 was the F4U-1A, which was equipped with an extended rear wheel landing gear shaft, a slightly modified glazed canopy, and a small triangular strip of metal bolted to the right leading edge of the wing to equalize the stall and avoid the roll to the left at touch-down.
Despite these improvements, the new F6F Hell Cat was adopted as the main carrier-borne aircraft, and the first combat Corsairs became relegated to land based US Marine squadrons in the South Pacific.
Major Boyington and 2nd Lieutenant Hanson of the U.S. Marines, Lt. Kepford of the Navy and other ace-pilots, bravely flew the F4U-1A into fierce air-combats, overpowering the Japanese Zero fighters with tremendous top speed and six 12.7mm heavy machine guns.
Scale : 1:48
The 1:48 scale is the queen size scale for model planes.
Military models are also available in this scale.
A model that is 1:48 scale is 48 times smaller than the real object.
For example, a model airplane in the 1:48 scale measures 13 inches / 31.25 cm long if the real object is 15 m (1500 cm).
Type of product : Airplane model kit
To build a plastic model airplane, you'll need a few things :
- a cutter or cutting pliers
- and model glue.
You can also paint the model with brushes(acrylic or enamel).
The model consists of different parts to cut and assemble.
Construction time will vary depending on the number of parts.
An instruction manual is provided for you inside the box.
Paint and glue : To be bought separately
The tools, paints and glue are not provided.
You can see our selection with the essential glues and paints or the full range..
Tamiya is a Japanese brand founded in 1946. She is involved in the design and marketing of radio-controlled electric vehicles.
The Tamiya Incorporated brand was founded in 1946. It inherits the name of its founder: Yoshio Tamiya and is based in Shizuoka. The Japanese company specializes in construction sets for RC modeling . It has 4 subsidiaries and 60 branches. Its network extends to Hong Kong, the United States, and Germany.
15 years ago, the scale model manufacturer set up an ultra-modern production site on an area of 4 hectares in the Philippines. The brand thus has its own production line, from manufacturing to packaging. Tamiya RC has a highly qualified team in the following areas:
● The product development;
● 3D design;
● Mold making;
● The finish;
● Quality control.
The Tamiya catalog offers a combination of models for beginners and professionals, including:
● Plastic models;
● Ads models for educational purposes with batteries and solar energy;
● The acrylic paint model;
● The motorcycle model;
● So-controlled vehicles;
● Adadfly construction games;
● The models of sailing boats;
● A painting for modeling;
● The Tamiya Truck;
● The Tamiya glue;
● The Tamiya Connector;
● Accessories for model makers.
In December 1976, Tamiya debuted in the world of RC modeling with the RA1201 Porsche Turbo RSR kit. To design a realistic model, he invested in a Porsche 911 in order to reproduce it, but in miniature.
The RC models of the brand have a good reputation acquired over the years. In fact, Tamiya fully deserves its title of "World Leader in Quality". Its collection "heavy trucks and tracked cars" has been appreciated by fans of miniature models for two decades.
RC vehicle enthusiasts will appreciate the return of the famous Tamiya grasshopper. More revolutionary than ever, this new model to mount appeals to both beginners and nostalgic for the first version. Indeed, two versions are now marketed, including the grasshopper and the grasshopper II.
These models come complete with the following:
● The engine;
● The drive;
● The propulsion battery;
● The servo;
● The radio controller.
Tamiya also markets other high-quality products:
● The tamiya 2cv ;
● The tamiya tt02;
● The tamiya tt01;
● The tamiya cc01;
● The tamiya putty ;
● The tamiya grasshopper 2 ;
● The Tamiya m05.
To bring more realism to your models, the Tamiya color chart launches :
● The Tamiya panel line: this range accentuates panel lines and other details.
● The tamiya bomb paint match: Specially dedicated to plastic models, it has a wide selection of colors of very good quality.
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Customer reviews
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G. Jose Ignaciogood model *
D. JEAN-MARIETamiya model so excellent finish and speed of shipment without any problem Perfect in every way. *
B. AndréSome tamiya, that's it *
M. Jean-PhilippeWell packed and in perfect condition. *
A. AnonymousLeuk model
B. RolandQualité standard TAMIA c'est a dire très bonne
A. AnonymousBien embalado y en perfectas condiciones.
A. AnonymousMaquette au top....
A. Anonymouscorsair Très belle maquette. un pur plaisir pour le montage
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