Hobby Boss 80252 P-40N Warhawk Scale Display Kit  [HB-80252]

Hobby Boss 80252 P-40N Warhawk WWII
Price:
£4.93
Brand:
Hobby Boss
Model:
HB-80252
Condition:
Brand New
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1:72 P-40N Warhawk from Hobby Boss

The P-40N Warhawk is a clear example of Curtiss Aircrafts wartime design, and this Hobby Boss 1:72 rendering keeps the type's distinctive look intact. The miniature offers proportionate lines and surface detail that appeal to historical aircraft collectors and modellers.

Operational History and Model Accuracy

Widely used for both fighter and attack roles, the P-40N was valued for its rugged construction. This kit reproduces the model's main form and characteristic features so modellers can replicate the aircrafts wartime appearance with confidence.

Tips for Assembly and Final Finish

The Hobby Boss P-40N at 1:72 provides neat paneling and parts that reward patient assembly. Careful sanding, precise glue application and layered paintwork will produce a convincing finished model suitable for cabinets, displays or grouping with other period aircraft.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1:72
  • Material: Polystyrene plastic
  • Assembly: Glue required
  • Paint: Not included
The kit offers faithful external proportions and surface detail suitable for historically informed displays, especially when paired with researched paint schemes and decals.
Assembly time varies by skill level, but a careful build with painting and finishing can take several weekends; plan time for drying and decal setting between stages.
Light weathering enhances realism on this scale; subtle washes and chipping techniques help convey operational wear without overpowering the small details.

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