ACY1657   Academy Plastics   1/72 F4U-1 Corsair 

TECH NOTES
     This is a 1/72 Plastic F4U-1 Corsair Model Kit from Academy Plastics.
                           It's for ages 10 and up.

     The F4U was designed in 1938 to meet the U.S. Navy's need for a
high-speed carrier-based fighter.  The governing principle behind the design
of this plane was to place the largest possible engine in the smallest frame.
This changed the possible landing gear configurations and ultimately
resulted in the introduction of the inverted gull wing.  While the plane proved
to be unsuitable for carrier operation, it was used extensively in a
land-based role.

FEATURES: Plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in light blue.
          The surface of the plane is decorated with fully engraved panel
            lines and rivet detail.
          Highly detailed cockpit interior includes a seat and controls.
          Authentic engine assembly with propeller.
          Modelers have the option of attaching an assortment of bombs and an
            external fuel cell to the fuselage.
          Clear plastic canopy allows close inspection of cockpit.
          Detailed pictorial instructions guide you through assembly.

MARKING
OPTIONS:  One Decal Sheet with Markings for Two Aircraft:
            1: F4U-1A, VF-17 Squadron C.O., Cdr. Tommy Blackburn, Late 1943
            2: VMF-212, Capt. P.C. Delong, 1945
          Airframe Colors:
            1: Flat Navy Blue, Medium Blue, Flat White
            2: Gloss Navy Blue
          Detail Colors:
            White, Black, Yellow, Silver, Metallic Gray, Clear Red, Clear
            Blue, Clear Yellow

INCLUDES: One 1/72 Plastic F4U-1 Corsair Model Kit

REQUIRES: Assembly
          Cement
          Paint (see MARKING OPTIONS)
          Brushes
          Sprue Cutter
          Modeling Knife
          File or Emery Board
          Scissors
          Tweezers
          Water for Decals
          Glue Tips or Toothpicks
          Cloth
          Adult Supervision

SPECS:    Scale:   1/72
          Length:     5"  (12.6cm) (approximately)
          Width:  6-3/4"  (17.1cm) (approximately)
          Height:     2"  (5cm)    (approximately)

COMMENTS: Keep small parts and sharp edges away from children.
          Care should be taken when using tools and modeling knives.
          Modeling paint should only be used by an adult in a well-ventilated
            area.
                                        

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