Tamiya 60774 Retro Vought F4U-1 Bird Cage Corsair 1/72 Kit [60774]

Tamiya 60774 - Vought F4U-1 Bird Cage Corsair

Price:

AUD$22.53

Brand:

Tamiya

Model:

60774

GTIN:

4950344607747

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Overview of the 1/72 Vought F4U-1 Bird Cage Corsair

The Tamiya 60774 kit recreates the early Bird Cage version of the Vought F4U-1 Corsair in 1/72 scale, with special attention to the framed canopy and period details. Included parts feature a newly designed canopy and realistic propeller, and Cartograf decals provide four historically based squadron options, one of which represents VMF-214 Black Sheep.

Origins and Key Performance Notes

Designed to meet a 1938 US Navy requirement for a high performance carrier fighter, the Corsair used an engine rated near 2,000 hp and distinctive inverted gull wings to achieve remarkable speed for its day. The Bird Cage canopy sets this variant apart and the kit reproduces that multi-framed glazing with clear fidelity.

What does the Tamiya 60774 box include?

The kit includes moulded parts for the airframe, a specially formed canopy, a propeller, and Cartograf decal sheets offering four squadron marking choices.

Are the decal colours reliable for painting guidance?

Cartograf decals are well regarded for accurate printing, which makes them a useful reference when matching paint shades for squadron markings.