Hobby Boss 80389 - 1/48 F4U-5 Corsair Special Edition Kit  [HB-80389]

Hobby Boss 1/48 F4U-5 Corsair: Precision Model for Enthusiasts

The F4U-5 Corsair is recognised as the last major piston fighter built for the US Navy, an evolution of the F4U-4 that first flew on December 21, 1945. Its extended nose section accommodated a robust 2300hp R-2800-32W engine paired with an automatically-adjusting turbo supercharger.

Kit Construction Highlights

This Hobby Boss 1/48 scale kit contains over 200 parts, providing a comprehensive build that reproduces structural features faithfully. Notable kit updates include a reworked cockpit area and a redesigned canopy for enhanced realism.

Scale Measurements and Presentation

The finished model spans 215mm in length with a 260mm wingspan, and includes a detailed fuselage, wing surfaces and a realistic engine bay and landing gear area. Clear canopy components help reveal cockpit detail for close-up viewing.