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

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  The F8F Bearcat was indeed yesteryear of Grumman's piston-engine carrier-based fighters. Two XF8F-1 prototypes was indeed bought in November 1943, in addition to the firstly these was flown on 21 August 1944. Grumman decided once more to make use of probably the most effective engine made available from the required 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 might be built. This triggered an extremely maneuverable, fast airplane with an intention rate of climb 30per cent on the Hellcat.

Specs and traits:

• 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
• step-by-step gear cabin & cockpit