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The F4U Corsair stands as a renowned carrier-based fighter aircraft utilized by the U.S. Navy during WWII. Its production, spanning from the initial prototype in 1940 to the final variant in 1953, marks the lengthiest run among U.S. piston-engined fighters.
This single-seat, single-engine fighter is distinguished by its inverted "gull wing" and is celebrated for its exceptional performance, speed, durability, and firepower. Notably, it holds the distinction of being the first U.S. fighter to surpass a speed of 640 km/h, making it one of the fastest piston-engined fighters. Beyond aerial combat, the F4U Corsair demonstrated versatility in tactical bombing.
The F4U-1A, an upgraded version of the F4U-1, introduces significant enhancements. These include elevating the pilot’s seat by 18cm, substituting the "birdcage" framed canopy with a semi-bubble canopy, and enhancing overall visibility. Based on the experience with the F4U-1, the F4U-1A also incorporates modifications such as the removal of top cowl flaps and the replacement of the open cockpit window with a metal plate.
The development of the night-fighter variant, initiated on December 7, 1941, coincided with the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. The resulting F4U-2, adapted from the F4U-1, featured an AIA radar antenna, strategically placed on the starboard wing. The outermost machine gun on that wing was removed for balance. The AIA radar system, with a range of 6km, enabled the detection of enemy fighters. Additionally, the F4U-2 was equipped with a flame hider, radio altimeter, radar beacon responder, autopilot, improved lighting, and a very high-frequency radio.
This 1/48 scale kit offers the opportunity to build two complete models – the F4U-1A and the F4U-2. The kit boasts meticulous details, including rivets and lines on the skin, and provides options for folded or unfolded wing positions. Builders can also choose separate assembly positions for the rudder control surface, flaps, and ailerons. The kit accurately captures the engine's appearance with intricate details, including various exhaust pipes for different engine models. For added realism, gun bays can be assembled to open, with included guns and belts. The landing gear and wheel bay showcase rich details, and the kit includes additional instrument panel parts for easy customization with aftermarket 3D decals. Transparent canopy parts for both fighters come with cutting-free masking tapes, and finely printed decals cater to four distinct painting schemes, accompanied by exquisite PE (photo-etched) details.
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Returns
If you are having problems with your purchase, please contact us as soon as you notice an issue. You can email or call us, photos and details of your order are necessary.
Please do not return the item before you contact us and get a return confirmation from us. Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer.
We will try to resolve issues of warranty/faulty items with you.
Our products are covered by the manufacturer's warranty, so you do not have to worry.
If the item we shipped is not the item you ordered we will take action accordingly.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Gift cards are exempt from being returned.
Refunds
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also let you know of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days.
Late or missing refunds
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Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.
Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.
If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at sales@sikhobbies.com.au.
Sale items
Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded.
Exchanges
We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at sales@sikhobbies.com.au and send your item to: SIK Hobbies Rockingham, 10-12 Goddard Street, Rockingham WA 6168, Australia.
Gifts
If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, you’ll receive a gift credit for the value of your return. Once the returned item is received, a gift certificate will be mailed to you.
If the item wasn’t marked as a gift when purchased, or the gift giver had the order shipped to themselves to give to you later, we will send a refund to the gift giver and he will find out about your return.
Shipping
To return your product, you should mail your product to: SIK Hobbies Rockingham, 10-12 Goddard Street, Rockingham WA 6168, Australia
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item for any reason. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.