Special Hobby 32013 339E Buffalo Mk.I (1/32) – Plastic Fighter Aircraft Model Kit

The Special Hobby 32013 339E Buffalo Mk.I model is a high-quality plastic assembly kit in an impressive 1:32 scale, designed for military aviation enthusiasts. This self-assembly kit represents the legendary Brewster Buffalo Mk.I fighter aircraft, used mainly by the air forces of Great Britain (RAF), Australia (RAAF), New Zealand (RNZAF), and Finland in the early years of World War II.

Historical Description and Application

The Brewster 339E Buffalo Mk.I was an American carrier-based fighter that entered production just before the outbreak of World War II and was quickly deployed in Europe, the Far East, and Finland. Its peak activity was between 1940 and 1942 in the Southeast Asian theaters of operations—including the battles for Malaya, Singapore, and during the Finnish campaign. Despite certain technical limitations, the Buffalo earned its place in aviation history as one of the iconic fighters of the early war period.

Kit Specifications

• Scale: 1:32 – guaranteeing excellent detail and an impressive appearance once assembled
• Country of use: Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Finland
• Period of use: World War II (1939-1945)
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Category: plastic assembly model kit
• The set includes detailed plastic parts, a clear canopy, decals for several paint schemes, and a richly illustrated assembly manual
• Glue and paints not included – to be purchased separately
• Known for very good part fit and a high level of surface detail on the fuselage and wings

Who is it recommended for?

We recommend the model both for advanced modelers who will appreciate the high level of detail and the possibility to create historically accurate paint schemes, and for intermediate World War II aviation enthusiasts. It's an excellent choice for collectors of fighter models in larger scales and fans of military history.

Assembly Difficulty Level

Difficulty level: 4/5 – experience in building large-scale models and working with small parts is recommended.

Special Hobby 32013 339E Buffalo Mk.I (1/32) is the choice for ambitious modelers seeking challenges and wishing to create a faithful replica of a historic fighter aircraft of great significance in the history of combat aviation.