Bell P-39 N Airacobra 1/48 Model kit

Product description : Bell P-39 N Airacobra 1/48

The Bell P-39 Airacobra is a fighter aircraft designed by Bell Aircraft for the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. This aircraft, used primarily by the United States, was also employed by many Allied forces, including Free France, the Royal Air Force, the Soviet Air Force and the Italian Air Force. It represents one of the most important aircraft in the early air combats of the war. This plastic model kit of the famous P-39 N Airacobra in 1/48 scale offers an extremely detailed reproduction, with authentic decoration variations, allowing to relive some of the greatest air combats of the early war. Aviation enthusiasts and modelers will appreciate the fineness and precision of the details offered by this model kit.

This Eduard ProfiPACK plastic model kit allows modelers to recreate a faithful version of the P-39 N Airacobra, with additional options to enrich the building experience. Features include:
- Paint masks for precise color application.
- Nose cone weights for optimum model stability.

- Three decal variants to reproduce aircraft from different units during World War II:
- P-39N Airacobra 42-18736: Commander Jean Machet de la Martinière, GC 1/4 Navarre, Reghaia, Algeria, March 1944.
- P-39N Airacobra 42-18354: 345th Fighter Squadron, Sardinia-Corsica, Spring 1944.
- P-39N Airacobra 42-9033 “White 01”: 100th Guards Jaeger Regiment, pilots Ivan Babak and Grigoriy Dol'nikov, 1943-1945.

- Downloadable 3D file accessories for cockpit accessories and bomb/fuel tank racks.
- Two types of seats with harnesses.
- Machine gun locks, trim control knob, oil cooler hatch and bomb racks.

The P-39 Airacobra was one of the most significant American fighter aircraft of World War II. This model was particularly noted for its rear-mounted engine and forward-mounted gun, a unique configuration for the time that offered a good power-to-weight ratio. Despite its limited speed performance compared to other fighters of the time, it proved effective in low-level combat, particularly during combat in the Mediterranean and on the Eastern Front with the Soviet Army.
One of the P-39's major assets was its ability to be used by different types of air forces, making it a versatile aircraft. Its robustness and ability to fly in difficult conditions made it a popular model among Allied pilots.

About Eduard:
Eduard is a recognized brand in the modeling world, specializing in the creation of high-quality model kits. Since its creation in 1989, Eduard has built a reputation for its meticulously designed products and extremely detailed kits, which meet the requirements of the most passionate modelers. The brand offers a wide range of models in various scales, allowing everyone to find a kit adapted to their skills and preferences. Eduard stands out for its ability to offer unique models that combine historical authenticity and technical precision.

Product technical specifications
- Scale: 1/48
- Model dimensions: Assemble according to instructions.
- Number of parts: Varies depending on version, but includes a full range of high quality parts.
- Number of sprues: To be determined according to the kit.
- Materials: High quality plastic for precise and detailed assembly.

Box contents
The box contains everything needed to assemble the model:
- Plastic parts for assembling the P-39 N Airacobra.
- Decals for three different versions of historical aircraft.
- Paint masks for a detailed finish.
- Weights for the nose cone to ensure the stability of the model.
- 3D printable accessories to further customize the cockpit and add details such as bomb racks.
- Detailed instructions for easy and precise assembly.

This kit is unassembled and unpainted, which offers total freedom of customization according to the preferences of each modeler. Paints and glue are not included in the box, so it is necessary to purchase them separately.

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