Tamiya 61061 1/48 F4U-1D Corsair - Detailed Weekend Build  [61061]

F4U-1D Corsair - a standout WWII fighter for scale modelling

The Vought F4U-1D Corsair is noted for its powerful Pratt & Whitney 2,000HP radial engine and its distinctive inverted gull wings. The F4U-1D variant improved pilot visibility through a frameless canopy and offered higher payload capability, traits that made it an effective carrierborne fighter late in WWII.

Operational history in brief

Introduced in 1944, the F4U-1D was the first Corsair model to serve from carriers and saw extensive use in operations against Japan. With production exceeding 3,700 aircraft, the type gained a reputation for ruggedness and combat performance.

Building notes for the Tamiya 1/48 model

Tamiya's 1/48 kit reproduces wing contours and cockpit lines faithfully, and includes parts for external stores like bomb pylons and rockets. The build rewards careful assembly and painting, making it a satisfying project for modellers with some experience.