HobbyBoss 1/48 F4U-5N Corsair early version Plastic Model Kit [80390]

1/48 F4U-5N Corsair Early Version Plastic Model Kit by HobbyBoss delivers an authentic and rewarding build experience for aircraft model enthusiasts and collectors.

Featuring: High-detail moulding : Crisp panel lines, cockpit interior, and undercarriage bays provide a realistic representation of the Corsair night fighter.

Accurate night-fighter features : Includes radar pod and late-war equipment specific to the F4U-5N variant.

Decal options : Comes with waterslide decals for historically accurate markings.

Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate): Length: 21.5 cm Width: 26.0 cm Height: 7.0 cm (approx.Developed shortly after World War II, it was equipped with a powerful R-2800-32W engine and an AN/APS-6 radar housed in a wing-mounted pod, giving the aircraft the ability to intercept targets in darkness or poor weather conditions.

It served with the US Navy and Marine Corps during the late 1940s and early 1950s.

This variant saw action during the Korean War, where the F4U-5N played a critical role in night interdiction missions and close air support under challenging conditions.

The HobbyBoss kit captures the distinctive lines and equipment of the Corsair, offering modellers the chance to recreate a historically important aircraft that bridged the transition from piston-powered fighters to the jet age.

How to use it Build using paint and glue.

Display proudly once finished, at home or in your collection cabinet.

Key Specifications

• Scale: 1:48

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