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

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  The F8F Bearcat had been yesteryear of Grumman's piston-engine carrier-based fighters. Two XF8F-1 prototypes were purchased in November 1943, plus the firstly these was flown on 21 August 1944. Grumman decided once again to make use of the absolute most powerful motor offered by enough time, the Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp -- the same motor which had driven both their Hellcat and Tigercat designs. Now, the motor ended up being suited to the smallest, lightest airframe that may be built. This resulted in a highly maneuverable, quick airplane with a rate of climb 30per cent above the Hellcat.

Specs and qualities:

• 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
• detailed gear cabin & cockpit