Hobby Boss 80234 P-39N Airacobra 1:72 Scale Kit  [HB-80234]

Hobby Boss 80234 P-39 N Aircacobra WWII
Price:
£4.93
Brand:
Hobby Boss
Model:
HB-80234
Condition:
Brand New
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P-39 N Airacobra in 1:72 from Hobby Boss 80234

The Bell P-39 Airacobra, developed by Bell Aircraft Corporation and first flown in April 1939, stands out in WWII aviation due to its mid-fuselage Allison engine and a driveshaft beneath the cockpit that turns the propeller. The aircraft also carried a 37 mm T9 cannon firing through the propeller hub.

This Hobby Boss 1:72 scale kit honours the P-39 N Airacobra by representing its distinctive engineering and wartime role. Of the 9,584 built, many were supplied to the Soviet Union through lend-lease, which underlines the P-39s operational importance during the conflict.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1:72
  • Material: Plastic
  • Assembly Type: Glue required
  • Paint: Required for authentic finish
Out of the box the model will assemble to a recognisable shape, but painting and careful finishing are needed to reach museum-quality display standards. Decals and paint bring out period details.
The mid-fuselage engine and driveshaft arrangement freed space in the nose for the hub-mounted 37 mm cannon and influenced the aircrafts handling and maintenance, making it an interesting subject for scale modelling and historical study.

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