Hobby 2000 48047 - 1:48 P-39Q Airacobra USAAF

Plastic model kit of the P-39Q Airacobra USAAF fighter aircraft in 1:48 scale

This Hobby 2000 model kit represents the Bell P-39Q Airacobra in USAAF service. The aircraft featured an unusual design with the engine mounted behind the cockpit and a nose-mounted cannon firing through the propeller hub. The kit is based on proven Hasegawa tooling and enhanced with high-quality Cartograf decals and painting masks.

What’s included in the box:

• P-39Q Airacobra model kit (Hasegawa plastic parts)
• Detailed cockpit and airframe components
• Cartograf decals for USAAF markings
• Painting masks for canopy
• Assembly instructions

Model technical details:

• Scale: 1:48
• Model length: approx. 19.1 cm
• Wingspan: approx. 21.1 cm
• Manufacturer: Hobby 2000
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Note: Glue, paints and modeling tools are not included. This is a model kit for self-assembly.

Assembly:

The kit is based on Hasegawa tooling, ensuring good fit and a solid level of detail. The included masks simplify canopy painting, while Cartograf decals provide sharp and accurate markings. This combination allows for building an impressive replica of this unique WWII fighter.

Required tools:

• Modeling knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding paper
• Paint brushes
• Plastic cement
• Paint set
• Optional cyanoacrylate glue (for metal or resin parts)

About the P-39Q Airacobra:

The Bell P-39 Airacobra was an American fighter aircraft known for its unconventional design, with the engine placed behind the pilot and a cannon firing through the propeller hub. The P-39Q variant was one of the later versions, featuring additional armament. While it was less effective at high altitudes, it performed well at low and medium levels. The aircraft served with the USAAF and was also widely used by the Soviet Union under the Lend-Lease program.

Original aircraft specifications:

• Length: approx. 9.2 m
• Wingspan: approx. 10.4 m
• Crew: 1
• Engine: Allison V-1710
• Top speed: approx. 610 km/h

About the manufacturer:

Hobby 2000 produces model kits based on proven tooling from well-known manufacturers, enhanced with high-quality additions such as Cartograf decals and painting masks. This approach combines reliable engineering with extra features that improve the modeling experience.