80357 Hobby Boss - 1/48 Grumman F8F-1B Bearcat  [HB-80357]

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  The F8F Bearcat was indeed yesteryear of Grumman's piston-engine carrier-based fighters. Two XF8F-1 prototypes had been bought in November 1943, in addition to the firstly these was flown on 21 August 1944. Grumman decided once again to make use of probably the most effective engine made available from plenty of time, the Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp -- similar engine which had driven both their Hellcat and Tigercat designs. Now, the motor finished up being worthy of the littlest, lightest airframe which may be built. This resulted in an extremely maneuverable, quick airplane with an interest rate of climb 30per cent over the Hellcat.

Specs and characteristics:

• Scale: 1:48
• Item Type: Static kit
• Model Dimension Length:178.8 mm Wingspan:225 mm
• Total Plastic Parts: 90+
• Total Sprues: 7 sprues
• Camouflage Scheme: French Navy
• Released Date: 2012-03
• The kit is made of over 90 elements, includes 7 clear components
• Detailed fuselage&wing w/accurate design
• detail by detail gear cabin & cockpit