Hobby Boss 80357 - 1/48 Grumman F8F-1B Bearcat  [HB-80357]

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  The F8F Bearcat had been the past of Grumman's piston-engine carrier-based fighters. Two XF8F-1 prototypes were purchased in November 1943, as well as the first of these was flown on 21 August 1944. Grumman decided once again to utilize the most powerful motor available at the full time, the Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp -- exactly the same motor which had driven both their Hellcat and Tigercat designs. Now, the engine ended up being suited to the smallest, lightest airframe that may be built. This resulted in a highly maneuverable, quick airplane with a rate of climb 30% more than the Hellcat.

Specs and qualities:

• Scale: 1:48
• Item Type: Static kit
• Model Dimension Length:178.8 mm Wingspan:225 mm
• Total Plastic Parts: 90+
• Total Sprues: 7 sprues
• Camouflage Scheme: French Navy
• Released Date: 2012-03
• The kit is made of over 90 components, includes 7 clear components
• Detailed fuselage&wing w/accurate design
• detail by detail gear cabin & cockpit