Special Hobby 48238 Dassault SMB-2 Super Mystere / Sa'ar - Israeli Storm in the Sky (Hi-Tech Kit) 1/48

Discover the exceptional scale model kit Special Hobby 48238 Dassault SMB-2 Super Mystère / Sa'ar – Israeli Storm in the Sky in 1/48 scale, which transports the modeller into the world of dynamic Middle Eastern conflicts of the second half of the 20th century. The model depicts the supersonic fighter-bomber Dassault Super Mystère B2 in its Israeli variant – Sa’ar, a result of upgrading the French design by fitting it with a General Electric J52 engine. It allows you to authentically recreate an aircraft that played a crucial role in the Six-Day War (1967) and the Yom Kippur War (1973), providing the Israeli Air Force with a significant technological edge. This is a model representing the modern era and the Cold War.

• Scale: 1/48, offering the ideal balance between detail and model size
• User country: Israel (Israeli Air Force - IAF)
• Historical period: 1960s and 1970s, Middle Eastern conflicts, mainly the Six-Day War and the Yom Kippur War
• Material: high-quality plastic, complemented by numerous precise resin parts and photo-etched (PE) elements
• Add-ons: photo-etched cockpit details, landing gear bays, engine nozzles, realistic armament, and a choice of decals for various Israeli desert camouflage schemes
• Category: plastic scale model kit (with resin and photo-etched additions – Hi-Tech kit)
• Intended for: experienced modelers (difficulty level 5/5), military aviation enthusiasts, 20th-century conflict historians, and fans of Israeli combat aircraft

The Special Hobby SMB-2 Sa'ar kit impresses with its exceptional replication accuracy: detailed cockpit, realistic pylons, landing gear layout, original armament, and cockpit equipment. The excellent decal set lets you represent aircraft from various IAF squadrons, including rich insignia and markings. The Hi-Tech version contains parts that rival the details of professional collector’s models.

This product is a perfect choice for expert modelers seeking a high level of realism, satisfaction in the assembly process, and the opportunity to faithfully recreate aircraft that took part in historical clashes in the Middle East. It's also an excellent proposal for hobbyists looking for unique yet iconic aviation designs from the second half of the 20th century.

We especially recommend this model to advanced modelers and collectors wishing to enrich their collections with a legend of Israeli combat aviation.