A highly acclaimed plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the iconic World War II American fighter aircraft. 
Completed model measures: 141 mm (5.5 inches) in length and 173 mm (6.75 inches) in wingspan.
Includes approximately 130 parts molded in grey and clear plastic.
Skill Level 2 (suitable for teens and adults aged 14+).
Captures the unmistakable, complex inverted gull-wing design perfectly while providing a strong, alignment-friendly internal spar piece.
Accurately models the late-1944 F4U-1D variant, complete with a frameless clear-vision canopy, raised cockpit seating, and a long tail wheel strut.
Features a highly detailed Pratt & Whitney 2,000HP radial engine (built in multi-row cylinder tiers) and the massive characteristic propeller, which can spin freely via an internal poly-cap.
Includes multi-piece drop tanks (two 175-gallon tanks) and eight underwing 5-inch combat rockets.
Comes with two canopy styles to give modelers the option of posing the cockpit open or closed.
Includes high-quality decals and a painting guide for three distinct historic aircraft, including Marine Corps squadrons VMF-124 and VMF-213 which deployed aboard the USS Essex in 1944.