Arma Hobby 40011 P-39N Airacobra 1/48 – plastic model kit of a WWII fighter aircraft

Arma Hobby 40011 P-39N Airacobra 1/48 is an exceptional plastic model kit replicating the legendary American fighter aircraft from World War II. The 1/48 scale offers a perfect balance between detail and ease of assembly, making it an ideal choice for modelers who wish to recreate a historic machine with outstanding precision.

• Model scale: 1/48
• User countries: United States, France (Free French), USSR
• Service period: World War II (1941–1945)
• Category: Plastic model kit
• Material: Plastic, extras – painting masks, Techmod decals; access code for original 3D printable files with cockpit details and under-fuselage pylon

Short historical description: The Bell P-39N Airacobra was an innovative and controversial American-made fighter, especially known for its engine placed behind the pilot and a powerful 37 mm nose cannon. It was distinguished by high performance at low altitude and was widely used—particularly by the Soviet Air Force through Lend-Lease, as well as by American units in the Pacific and the Free French in Africa and southern Europe. For example, the versions included in this set were used on the Italian front, Sardinia, in North Africa, and by the famous Soviet aces.

The set includes:

• 2024 new-tool sprues – excellent surface detail quality, very realistic panel lines
• Three painting options: USA (345th Squadron, Sardinia–Corsica 1944), Free France (GC 1/4 “Navarre”, Algeria 1944), USSR (100th Guards Fighter Regiment, 1943-1945)
• High-quality Techmod decals
• Masks for canopy and wheels – for precise painting
• STL code download for 3D parts – additional cockpit equipment, mounts for bombs/fuel tanks
• Steel balls for nose ballasting
• Complete assembly and painting instructions

Recommended for: intermediate and experienced modelers who appreciate the highest detail quality, a wealth of variants, and the opportunity to personalize the model with extra 3D-printed details. The product is perfect for WWII aviation enthusiasts and collectors of Allied and Soviet aircraft.

Building difficulty level: 3/5 – ideal for modelers with intermediate or higher experience. The high quality and extra accessories make this kit a unique offering on the 1/48 scale aircraft market.