P-39 Airacobra Reconnaissance 1:72 Arma Hobby 70058

Plastic model airplane for assembly: P-39 Airacobra Reconnaissance 1:72 Arma Hobby 70058

We present the P-39 Airacobra Reconnaissance model for assembly in 1:72 scale, which is a special reconnaissance version of the iconic P-39 Airacobra fighter aircraft. This model has been designed for aviation and modeling enthusiasts who value detail and authenticity. The reconnaissance version of the P-39 was equipped with a camera mounted under the fuselage, allowing for reconnaissance missions during World War II.

Contents of the set:

• Plastic parts for model construction
• Masks for the cockpit and wheels
• 3D print with two cameras and a mounting template
• Decals with three marking options
• File for self-printing in 3D – available for download via QR code or link in the model instructions

Contents of the 3D file:

• Seat with belts
• Cockpit levers
• Machine gun locks
• Barrels
• Exhaust pipes suitable for both Airacobra P-39N and P-39Q

Painting and marking variants:

1. P-39Q-6 Airacobra 42-19622, 4th Reconnaissance Squadron, 6th Air Army, Puerto Rico, October 1943.
2. P-39Q-6 Airacobra, 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron, 71st Tactical Reconnaissance Group, pilot Lt. William A. Shomo, New Guinea, 1944.
3. P-39N-2 Airacobra, “Alan S”, 118th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, pilot Lt. Earl J. Davis Jr, east coast of the USA, early 1943.

Historical background: The Bell P-39 Airacobra is a fighter aircraft produced by Bell Aircraft for the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. It was one of the main American fighters in service when the United States entered the fight. The P-39 was used by the Soviet Air Forces, which achieved the highest number of kills attributed to any American fighter aircraft used by any air forces in any conflict. Other major users of this type included Free France, the Royal Air Force, and the Italian Co-Belligerent Air Forces.

The P-39 featured an unusual layout, with the engine mounted in the center of the fuselage, behind the pilot, driving a propeller in the nose via a long shaft. It was also the first fighter equipped with a tricycle landing gear. Although the placement of the engine in the middle of the fuselage was innovative, the P-39's design was limited by the lack of an efficient turbocharger, which prevented it from performing tasks at high altitudes. For this reason, it was rejected by the RAF for use over Western Europe but accepted by the USSR, where most air combat occurred at medium and lower altitudes.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. Assembly requires separately sold modeling tools (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.