Tamiya 1:48 scale Vought F4U-1D Corsair w/ “MOTO-TUG”

[About the Vought F4U-1D Corsair] In the latter half of the Pacific War, the U.S. Navy’s Corsair overwhelmed the Japanese military with its high speed performance and heavy armament.Among them, it followed the F4U-1 and F4U-1A, which were mainly deployed to Marine Corps land bases. The F4U-1D was the first Corsair type to be officially adopted as a carrier-based aircraft in April 1944.It featured a raised cockpit to improve visibility, a bubble-shaped canopy with no window frame, and a new, thicker design. It was characterized by propellers, and in addition to six 12.7mm machine guns in the wings, it was possible to attach a total of up to 900 kg of weapons and tanks on the two pylons on the bottom of the inner wings, and eight rockets on the bottom of the outer wings. In February 1945, it became the first U.S. Navy carrier-based aircraft to attack the Japanese mainland, demonstrating its capabilities as a fighter-bomber. [About MotoTug] The U.S. Navy has a large number of aircraft towing tractors called MotoTug on aircraft

carriers . The compact and powerful MotoTug is easy to maneuver even in tight spaces, has a low center of gravity and can run stably, and is also durable with a sturdy iron bumper. It has excellent performance and is perfect for operation on narrow aircraft carriers. It has a 45-horsepower engine, variable speed reducer, and double-tire rear wheels, and has a towing capacity of approximately 1.8 tons. It can be used on many aircraft carriers, from large regular aircraft carriers to small escort carriers. It was seen on board an aircraft carrier.

[About the model] – Corsair, a masterpiece fighter aircraft of the U.S. Navy. A plastic model assembly kit that includes its representative type F4U-1D and the Mototag used to tow carrier-based aircraft. ●Scale 1/48, F4U-1D Corsair total length 205mm, total width 236mm (main wing extended). Mototag total length 62mm, total width 29mm. ●Corsair’s unique fearless style, as well as a raised cockpit The model captures the features of the F4U-1D, such as the new thick propeller and the new thick propeller. -The unique inverted gull blade reproduces the folded state.It is also possible to assemble it in the unfolded state. -In addition to 2 additional tanks, 8 rockets are also made into parts. -The MotoTag is reproduced with a rich three-dimensional effect such as large diameter double tires and large bumpers.Connect with the Corsair with a tow bar and enjoy the display and scenery. -The tow bar is attached to the tail wheel of the aircraft. Two types are included: one to hang and one to hang on the main wheels. – A set of 3 types of decals, a figure of a pilot and a worker driving a MotoTug.