Tamiya 1/32 Corsair due for release
http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/60324corsair_birdcage/index.htm
Are you guys excited about the new Tamiya Corsair 1/32 kit? Corsairs seem to be one of the most popular aircraft to be modelled on this site. The Tamiya 1/32 kit is due for release anytime now. I’ve copied some of the text from the website below, and you can follow the link above to see all the pictures, etc. Looking forward to seeing the comments from you experts! Thanks, George
About the Model: Plastic model assembly kit of the F4U-1 Corsair.
★ 1/32 scale. Fuselage length: 318mm, Wingspan: 390mm.
★ Features faithful recreations of fuselage, unique inverted gull wing and large propeller, and more.
★ Inverted gull wing can be as sembled in folded or extended position as the modeler chooses; details on the inside of the fold joint are also captured accurately.
★ Choose between up or down elevators and flaps.
★ Two-part engine cowls can be removed from the model, even after completion.
★ Select retracted or deployed main landing gears and tail wheel.
★ Includes two figures depicting the pilot, one seated and one standing.
★ Comes with 3 sets of markings to depict U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps aircraft.
★ The set includes a full-color, 12-page booklet detailing the history of the Corsair line of aircraft.
James Kelley said on June 21, 2013
Absolutely, Unequivocally, Yes!
Tom Cleaver said on June 23, 2013
It’s definitely “definitive.” Go look at my “weathered Solomons F4U-1” to get an idea what I will be doing.
Rob Anderson said on June 23, 2013
Would be, but too rich for my blood. Can’t afford any of the Tamiya super kits, or to spend that much on any one kit. I do think it is great that they push the envelope though.
Erik Wade Whipple said on June 23, 2013
Hell yeah! Even if I have to make a late car payment. 😉
bob mack said on June 24, 2013
nah…they should have released a 1A o1D…as rob said way overpriced…not excited
Mark said on June 24, 2013
Saw a pre- release kit at my LHS…Oh My.