*The tow bar is attached to the tail wheel. TAMIYA 1/48 Vought F4U-1D Corsair Mototag towing set. TAMIYA85F4U1D Mototag
[Product introduction]
TAMIYA 1/48 Vought F4U-1D Corsair Mototag towing set.
[The main characters on the ship that conquered the Pacific Ocean]
A carrier-based fighter and a tug are rushing to prepare for takeoff on the flight deck. Introducing an airplane model that allows you to enjoy the immersive scenery. Set includes the U.S. Navy's Corsair F4U-1D, a carrier-based fighter, and a Mototag that was used to tow carrier-based aircraft. We have added the fun of display and the charm of creating scenes to airplane models.
[About Vought F4U-1D Corsair]
In the latter half of the Pacific War, the U.S. Navy's Corsair overwhelmed the Japanese army with its high speed and heavy armament. Among them, the F4U-1D appeared following the F4U-1 and F4U-1A, which were mainly deployed at Marine Corps land bases, and was the first type officially adopted as a carrier-based aircraft by Corsair in April 1944. Features include a raised cockpit to improve visibility, a bubble-shaped canopy with no window frame, and a new thick propeller.In addition to six 12.7mm machine guns in the wings, two pylons on the underside of the inner wings carry a total weight of 900 kg. It was possible to attach 8 rockets to the underside of the outer wings, as well as armament and additional tanks. In February 1945, it became the first U.S. Navy carrier-based aircraft to attack the Japanese mainland, demonstrating its capabilities as a fighter-bomber.
[About MotoTug]
The U.S. Navy has deployed a large number of aircraft towing tractors called MotoTug on aircraft carriers to improve work efficiency on the flight deck. The compact and powerful MotoTug was easy to maneuver even in tight spaces, had a low center of gravity for stable operation, and was equipped with a sturdy iron bumper for excellent durability, making it ideal for operation on narrow aircraft carriers. The 45-horsepower engine, variable speed reducer, and double-tire rear wheels provide a towing capacity of approximately 1.8 tons. It was seen on many aircraft carriers, from large regular aircraft carriers to small escort carriers. Corsair, a masterpiece fighter aircraft of the US Navy. This is a plastic model assembly kit that includes the representative type F4U-1D and a moto tag used for towing carrier-based aircraft. Scale 1/48, F4U-1D Corsair total length 205mm, total width 236mm (with main wings extended). Mototag has a total length of 62mm and a total width of 29mm. The model captures the characteristics of the F4U-1D, including the fearless style unique to Corsair, as well as the raised cockpit and new thick propeller. The unique inverted gull wings reproduce the folded state. It is also possible to assemble it in the unfolded state. In addition to 2 additional tanks, 8 rockets are also included as parts. Mototag is reproduced with a rich three-dimensional effect such as large diameter double tires and large bumper. You can connect it to the Corsair with a tow bar and enjoy the display and scenery. Two types of tow bars are included: one that attaches to the tail wheel of the aircraft and one that attaches to the main wheels. Set includes a pilot, a figure of a worker driving a MotoTag, and 3 types of decals.
[Product specifications]
1/48 scale Corsair total length 205mm, total width 236mm (with main wings extended) Mototag total length 62mm, total width 29mm Assembly kit unpainted □ *The tow bar is attached to the tail wheel .

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