Arma Hobby 40013 P-39 Airacobra RECON 1/48 – Plastic reconnaissance aircraft model kit with 3D prints

Arma Hobby 40013 P-39 Airacobra RECON 1/48 is a premium class model kit representing the rare reconnaissance version of the famous Bell P-39 Airacobra aircraft in 1/48 scale. This model reproduces the machine that debuted during World War II and was primarily used by the United States Army Air Forces for reconnaissance missions in the Pacific theater and for securing U.S. territory.

The RECON variant was characterized by the installation of a special camera under the fuselage, enabling reconnaissance photography. Such aircraft operated from airfields in places like New Guinea, Puerto Rico, and the east coast of the United States—examples of use include reconnaissance missions by the 82nd and 71st Tactical Reconnaissance Group squadrons, as well as missions over the Atlantic in 1943–1944.

• Scale: 1/48
• Country of use: United States of America
• Period: World War II
• Category: plastic model kit with 3D printed details
• Material: high-quality plastic, extras – resin and 3D print
• The set includes:
  • Plastic sprues with parts for aircraft construction
  • 3D print – two cameras for mounting under the fuselage and a dedicated assembly template
  • Masks for painting the canopy and wheels
  • Optional extras – resins/sprues (to be selected when ordering)
  • Instructions and decals for three painting and marking variants
  • Link/QR code to download additional 3D files (e.g., pilot's seat, cockpit details, gun barrels, exhaust pipes)
• Difficulty level: 3/5 – model recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers due to the need for precise assembly of 3D details and painting work.
• Rich informational content – instructions with historical descriptions and enhancement options

The Arma Hobby 40013 P-39 Airacobra RECON 1/48 model is aimed at World War II aviation enthusiasts and those seeking modeling challenges in building and personalizing details. It works excellently both as an advanced base for enhancement and as a precisely reproduced reconnaissance aircraft in a historical collection. The possibility of using 3D printed parts and masks allows for impressive results even for demanding modelers.