{"product_id":"hobby-master-f4u1d-ha8212a-sig","title":"Hobby Master HA8212a 1:48 F4U-1D  Signature Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Vought F4U Corsair was literally built around the Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney 2,000 HP radial engine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe engine was so massive and produced so much energy that a Hamilton Standard 13 feet 4 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003einch propeller, the largest of WWII, was required. The F4U was the first American fighter aircraft \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eto exceed 400 MPH. The Corsair was referred to by the Japanese as “Whispering Death” and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebecame a legend in its own time. This aircraft was one of the most distinctive designs with it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebent wings making it an icon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDean Caswell was assigned to the USMC VMF-221. On April 28, 1945 a 6-aircraft Corsair flight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efrom VMF-221 was operating from the USS Bunker Hill in the vicinity of Okinawa when they \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eencountered approximately 30 Japanese aircraft. The Japanese were trying to stop the U.S. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elandings on Okinawa. 1st Lt., Dean Caswell and group immediately attacked and Caswell \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003escored 3 victories and 1 probable, this action turned back the Japanese attack. In WWII Caswell \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehad 7 victories and did two tours in Korea and time in Vietnam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHobby Master 1:48 F4U-1D HA8212a Signature Edition \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAutographed by pilot Dean Caswell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight wing section can be removed and replaced with a section that makes it look like the wings are folded, no hinges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie-cast metal with a minimum of plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessionally painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll markings pad applied for superb results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanopy slides open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with a pilot that can be removed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with display stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOption to easily remove the landing gear and cover the openings with doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43007567757539,"sku":"7008","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/5000\/6243\/products\/hobby-master-ha8212a-148-f4u-1d-signature-edition-795329.jpg?v=1749217338","url":"https:\/\/www.mtsaviationmodels.com\/products\/hobby-master-f4u1d-ha8212a-sig","provider":"MTS Aviation Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}