Hobby Boss 80240 P-39Q Airacobra WWII Model Kit 1:72 Plastic Kit  [HB-80240]

Hobby Boss 1:72 Scale P-39 Airacobra Plastic Kit

The Bell P-39 Airacobra is known for a distinctive layout that set it apart from many World War II fighters. Built by Bell Aircraft Corporation, it first flew in April 1939. The aircraft used an Allison engine installed inside the fuselage behind the cockpit, with a driveshaft running between the pilots feet to drive the propeller, and it carried a 37 mm T9 cannon firing through the propeller hub.

Service Record and Production

A total of 9,584 P-39s were produced, and more than half were sent to the Soviet Union under lend-lease arrangements, underlining the type's significant wartime distribution. The kit is designed to convey the key engineering features and historical context of the aircraft.

Building Notes

The 1:72 Hobby Boss kit offers a rewarding modelling project for hobbyists and collectors. Achieving a faithful finish will involve careful assembly and precise painting of the small-scale components.