The F4U Corsair is
a real beauty. Anyone who likes the war birds is bound to love this
airplane. The kit includes a fiberglass fuselage, and is painted with a blue and
gray scheme.. The wings are sheeted foam, covered with Solortex cloth covering
and painted. All control surfaces have beveled leading edges and the control
horn mounts are preinstalled. The wing is complete with CA hinges. The leading
edge of the wing is pre-shaped. Completely workable three-piece flaps are also
built into this kit. This kit can be fitted with either fix landing gear or 90
degree rotating retracts. Note: See pictures below for actual paint scheme used.
With an 4-stroke engine installed, this F4U Corsair plane will fly, feel, and
sound amazing.
Specs:
Wingspan
75.5"
Fuselage Length
52"
Recommended Engine
Size
2c/91, 108
4c/120
Flying Weight
11 - 11.5 lbs
Wing Area
892 sq in
Fuel Tank
350-450 cc
Radio
5-6 Ch 6-7 Servos
The kit box is nicely packed, with all the major parts well packed in a light foam
wrap and clear plastic bags. All balsa wood
rib wing, nicely covered, rivets decals already applied, ailerons hinged and
installed. Horizontal, elevators and rudder also all wood, air foiled surfaces,
hinged and ready. Drop tank included and assembled. Slots in the interior
cardboard held all items tightly in place, so it will minimize damage from
shipping. Included with the kit are fuel tanks, engine mounts, wheels,
hardware, pushrods, clear plastic canopy and nose cone, decal sheet, one-piece
fiberglass cowls, and fixed wire landing gear plus other necessary hardware. You
will need to purchase some building supplies, engines, spinners, servo
extensions, and a radio. This plane is retract-ready so mechanical retracts are
an interesting option to consider for this plane kit. The quality of the
materials is excellent with a one-piece fiberglass fuselage/fin straight and
true. The instruction manual has excellent-quality step-by-step drawings.
With an 4-stroke engine installed, this F4U Corsair plane will fly, feel, and
sound like the legendary fighter jet from World War 2.
Engine/Radio Equipments Sold Separately. Engine/Radio
NOT included. As with all of our arf kit, this
plane comes with all parts carefully wrapped in thin foam sheet and plastic
bags.