Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA8209
Vought F4U Corsair Diecast Model
RNZAF No.23 Sqn, "Kohimarama IX", St. Matthias Islands, August 1945, Landing Configuration |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Vought F4U Corsair | | 8.25" | | 10" |
NZ5485 BuNo.57473 was shipped from the USA on October 4 1944. The aircraft was assembled at Espiritu Santo and given the code “485” and named “Kohimarama IX”. RNZAF the aircraft belonged to servicing units and were loaned to the Sqns for operations. In August 1945 the aircraft was No.23 (Ghost) Squadron based at Emirau, St. Matthias Islands. Previously NZ5485 was with No.16 and No.14 Squadrons. In October 1945 the aircraft was ferried to New Zealand and put up for sale. On March 2 1948 it was purchased by J. Larsen from Palmerston North, New Zealand. Kohimara is a suburb of Auckland New Zealand.
Please note: This model features wing-flaps that are permanently extended in the landing/parked position.
Designed to meet a US Navy requirement for a single-seat carrier based fighter, the F4U was first flown on May 29th, 1940. This versatile aircraft saw service with both the Navy and Marine Corps in WW II and in the Korean War. During its lifetime, the Corsair underwent numerous improvements such as a lengthened fuselage, a high visibility bubble-top canopy and folding inverted gull wings that provided clearance for a large propeller. Its performance advantage, 400 mph capability, the ability to withstand punishment and six .50 Browning machine guns made the F4U a devastating weapon against aircraft, ground targets and ships. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:48 scale F4U Corsair features wings that can be configured in the extended "flying" position or the folded "parking" configuration.
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The Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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