Tamiya 61085 - 1/48 Corsair F4U-1D Moto-Tug edition - detailed scale model  [61085]

Tamiya 1/48 Corsair F4U-1D with Moto-Tug overview

The Vought F4U-1D Corsair made a name in WWII for its speed and naval performance. This 1/48 Tamiya kit captures the aircraft and includes the Moto-Tug support vehicle, allowing modellers to recreate both flying and ground details in a compact scale.

Development Background and Kit Accuracy

The 1/48 F4U-1D addressed earlier visibility and landing shortfalls by adopting a redesigned canopy and improved undercarriage. The kit mirrors these changes, with a clear canopy and realistic underwing pylons that are capable of supporting ordnance in scale. The Moto-Tug is modelled after the Ferguson-modified ground tug used on wartime airfields.

Construction Notes and Diorama Tips

New components for rocket mounts are included, broadening the ways you can display the model. Builders have the choice of folded or extended wings to match carrier or ground scenes. The included figures and a decal sheet with three marking sets make it simple to build a historically plausible vignette.