1/72 F6F-3/5 Hellcat
The 1/72 kit of the F6F-3/5 Hellcat is a scale model of one of the most successful fighter aircraft of World War II, which played a key role in the fighting in the Pacific. The F6F-3 and F6F-5 Hellcats dominated the airspace with their high endurance, powerful armament and reliable flight characteristics. The 1/72 scale kit features the exact shapes of both variants, fine paneling and authentic details typical of US Navy fighters.
The Grumman F6F Hellcat was created in response to the need for a powerful deck fighter that could effectively counter Japanese types in the first half of the Pacific War. The first production version of the F6F-3 entered service in 1943 and quickly gained a reputation as a rugged, easy to handle, and extremely effective machine capable of sustaining considerable damage. The upgraded F6F-5 variant brought design modifications, improved aerodynamics and a better view from the cockpit, themaking it the most widely used and successful version of the series. Hellcats participated in critical US Navy operations, including the battles of the Marianas, Philippines and Okinawa, and were instrumental in gaining air supremacy over the Pacific.
The 1/72nd Model Kit faithfully depicts the distinctive lines of both Hellcat variants with fine engraved paneling, accurate wing and fuselage proportions, and realistic cockpit and undercarriage detail. The quality parts allow you to assemble one of the most famous WWII fighters in its early or modernized form. The model is suitable for collectors of American naval aircraft as well as for dioramas depicting naval operations in the Pacific.
The package does not include the paint or glue needed for assembly.
| Category: | Aircraft 1/72 |
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| EAN: | 8001283912136 |
| Scale: | 1/72 |
| Nationality: | United States of America |
| Period: | WW2 |
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