First Flight 1940; later versions served into the 1960's.
Highly detailed 1/48th scale plastic kit for static display.
Markings included for 1 Navy and 2 Marine aircraft.
Approximately 100 parts in light grey and clear with fine recessed panel lines.
Optional wing radome parts for radar equipped F4U-2 nightfighter.
Cockpit is a work of art in plastic. Highlights: seat, rudder pedals with foot troughs, detailed side consoles, control stick with linkages, beautifully detailed instrument panel/front bulkhead.
Separate flaps designed to be attached in the dropped configuration.
Wing outer panels are separate and parts are included to allow the wings to be modeled folded or extended.
Wheel wells have ribs and stringers and landing gear is fully detailed.
Detailed PW R-2800 engine with parts for open and closed cowl flaps.
Single engine, carrier based, single seat fighter aircraft.
