Great Wall Hobby S4807 Northrop P-61A w/Ground Attack weapons Droptanks 1/48 – plastic aircraft model kit

The Great Wall Hobby S4807 aircraft model represents the legendary American night fighter Northrop P-61A “Black Widow”, designed for technological superiority under nighttime conditions. This 1/48 scale model is a faithful replica of the original, produced by the renowned manufacturer Great Wall Hobby, known for its high-quality details and excellent fit of components. The S4807 version is a unique set allowing the assembly of the machine in a configuration with ground attack weapons and droptanks, reflecting the versatile combat capabilities of this aircraft.

Technical and historical information

• Scale: 1/48
• Country of service: United States of America (USA)
• Service period: World War II
• Material: high quality plastic
• Additional parts: elements for configuring the aircraft with ground attack weapons and droptanks
• Category: plastic model kit

Historical overview

The Northrop P-61A “Black Widow” was the first American night fighter in history factory-equipped with radar to detect targets in darkness. The first units entered service in 1944 and operated mainly in the Pacific, China, and Europe. Thanks to its powerful armament—20 mm cannons and 12.7 mm machine guns—the aircraft effectively eliminated enemy bombers and reconnaissance planes. The version equipped with ground attack weapons and droptanks was especially appreciated towards the end of the war for its support of ground units.

Set description

The Great Wall Hobby S4807 model features a very high level of surface detail, a realistically designed cockpit, fully equipped landing gear bays, and rich decals allowing for various historical paint schemes. The kit includes parts that enable flexible armament configurations and the addition of fuel tanks, making this model exceptional both for display and educational purposes.

Who is it recommended for?

This product is recommended for advanced modelers and World War II aviation enthusiasts wishing to expand their collection with a model featuring original ground attack weaponry. Its realistic level of detail also makes it ideal as a base for modelers building airport layouts or dioramas.

• Build difficulty: 4/5

In summary – Great Wall Hobby S4807 Northrop P-61A w/Ground Attack weapons Droptanks 1/48 is an advanced, richly detailed plastic model kit which stands out in the modeling market for its precision and for allowing a realistic presentation of one of the most remarkable machines of World War II.