{"product_id":"11981-special-hobby-48151-fairey-firefly-mki-foreign-post-war-service-148","title":"Special Hobby 48151 Fairey Firefly Mk.I Foreign Post War Service 1\/48","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eSpecial Hobby 48151 Fairey Firefly Mk.I Foreign Post War Service 1\/48 – Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Hobby 48151 Fairey Firefly Mk.I Foreign Post War Service\u003c\/strong\u003e model is an excellent choice for aviation history enthusiasts and modelers passionate about the 1:48 scale. Offered by the renowned Czech company Special Hobby, this kit depicts the \u003cstrong\u003eBritish carrier-borne aircraft Fairey Firefly Mk.I\u003c\/strong\u003e, in post-war versions used by various foreign air forces.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eModel features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/48\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of operation:\u003c\/strong\u003e British origin, used post-WWII also by Canada, the Netherlands, Argentina, and India.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e high-quality polystyrene plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e sprues with model parts, clear canopy, decals for several foreign countries, assembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e the set includes detailed decals allowing the model to be completed in the livery of Dutch, Canadian, Argentine, or Indian air forces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eFairey Firefly Mk.I\u003c\/strong\u003e was designed as a fighter-reconnaissance aircraft for the Royal Navy's aircraft carriers during World War II. After the war, many examples were supplied to other countries, where they served with the Canadian and Dutch navies, as well as the air forces of Argentina and India throughout the late 1940s and early 1950s (the postwar era, also known as the \u003cstrong\u003eCold War\u003c\/strong\u003e). Among the more interesting episodes was the Firefly's use during colonial conflicts in Indonesia by the Netherlands, and at the dawn of the Cold War in South America.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy choose this model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIdeal for modelers interested in postwar aviation and rarer paint schemes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExtensive customization options – four different national versions to choose from.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHighly detailed cockpit, armament, and wing construction features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVery high quality of sprues and decals, typical for the Special Hobby brand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eAssembly difficulty level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The assembly of this model is rated at \u003cstrong\u003elevel 3 on a 1-5 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is recommended for intermediate modelers. Due to numerous detailed and small parts, we recommend it for those who already have some basic plastic model building experience.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eRecommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Hobby 48151 Fairey Firefly Mk.I Foreign Post War Service (1\/48)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a must-have for modelers interested in aviation history and collectors of aircraft kits from less typical air forces. The model guarantees a satisfying building experience and an impressive final appearance thanks to its unique decals and well-rendered details.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Special Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54719982207310,"sku":"SH48151","price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/207beaa1b0ba1ff8d04c9c8b94eb4232.jpg?v=1755487492","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/11981-special-hobby-48151-fairey-firefly-mki-foreign-post-war-service-148","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}