Tamiya 61085 - 1/48 Corsair F4U-1D with Moto-Tug scale aircraft kit  [61085]

Build the Tamiya 1/48 Corsair F4U-1D and Moto-Tug

The Vought F4U-1D Corsair became notable in WWII for its speed and carrier operations. This Tamiya kit reproduces the Corsair in 1/48 scale and includes the Moto-Tug ground vehicle, letting hobbyists model both aircraft and support equipment for a realistic base scene.

War-era Role and Kit Highlights

The F4U-1D refined earlier Corsair types with a revised canopy and landing gear for improved visibility and handling. The kit reflects those updates with a clear vision canopy and underwing pylons suitable for bomb loads. The boxed Moto-Tug represents the Ferguson-modified tow vehicle used on airfields, adding authentic ground support detail to displays.

Assembly Options and Display Ideas

Tamiya adds parts for wing-mounted rocket fittings, expanding display choices. Builders can pose the aircraft with wings folded or extended. Included pilot and driver figures animate a small diorama, while the decal sheet provides three different marking schemes for historical variation.