The Corsair was primarily used as an offensive fighter and ground attack aircraft. Initial versions had poor handling on aircraft carriers so they served with the Marines off land-based airstrips. The huge propeller needed to absorb the power from the Pratt & Whitney R2800 engine which led to the inverted gull wing design for acceptable propeller clearance. The F4U-1D featured a larger frameless canopy for improved visibility but was otherwise similar to the initial production F4U-1.

• Detailed 1/48th scale plastic kit for static display.
• 133 parts in light grey and clear with fine recessed panel lines.
• Cockpit detail: seat cockpit tub control stick and instrument panel decal.
• Detailed Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engine with two styles of propeller and open or closed cowl flaps.
• External stores include underwing rockets with zero-length launch rails 2 styles of drop tank and bombs.
• Optional parts provided for raised or lowered flaps.