Italeri 0062 - 1/72 Corsair F-4U/4B WWII Model Kit - Retro Naval Fighter Kit  [IT-0062S]

Italeri 0062 - 1/72 Corsair F-4U/4B WWII
Price:
NZD$17.40
Brand:
Italeri
Model:
IT-0062S
GTIN:
8001283800624
Condition:
Brand New
Available in warehouse
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Italeri 1/72 Corsair F-4U/4B Scale Aircraft Kit

The Italeri 1/72 Corsair kit captures the iconic gull-wing silhouette of the F-4U/4B in a tidy, well-engineered set of polystyrene parts. The moulding gives clear surface detail so modellers can focus on clean assembly and authentic finishes.

Service Record and Role

The Corsair stood out for its speed and handling in the Pacific theatre and later operations. This plastic kit reflects the aircrafts operational history and provides a compact way to recreate an important fighter of its era.

Model Build and Presentation

Finished length is roughly 13 cm, making the completed model an easy fit on any shelf or in a diorama. The parts are designed for accurate proportions and visible surface detail, rewarding careful glue-and-paint work.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1/72
  • Length: 13 cm
  • Material: Polystyrene
  • Assembly: Requires glue
  • Paint: Not included
A careful build with basic painting can take several evenings to a weekend for an intermediate modeller. Time varies with finishing techniques like masking and weathering.
Standard polystyrene cement works well for assembly. Use model acrylics or enamels for paint; primers help adhesion and reveal small imperfections before finishing.
Yes, the basic airframe works with various decal options. You can research squadron schemes and swap or supplement the included decals for alternate finishes.

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