Hasegawa 148 Scale US P40E Warhawk Fighter Aircraft Plastic Model Building Kit # 09086

Hasegawa 1/48 Scale US P-40E Warhawk Fighter Aircraft Plastic Model Building Kit # 09086 Hasegawa has become a leader in scale plastic kits by producing highly detailed models that impress the most demanding hobbyists. Because of the accuracy found in such areas as cockpits, interiors, engines, weapon bays and aircraft wheel bays, many Hasegawa models are built by professionals for museum displays. Ultimately, Hasegawa understands that the reward in model building goes beyond successful assembly. For the enthusiast, each model represents an opportunity to explore history, learn more about the subject and create a scale miniature to enjoy for a lifetime! About the Model Kit Manufacturer: Hasegawa Models Scale: 1/48 Material: Plastic Paint: Unpainted Unassembled, Kit do not contain paints and glue. Condition: New in Box Whether known as the Warhawk, Tomahawk, or Kittyhawk, the Curtiss P-40 proved to be a successful, versatile fighter during the first half of World War II. The shark-mouthed Tomahawks that Gen. Claire Chennault's "Flying Tigers" flew in China against the Japanese remain among the most popular airplanes of the war. P-40E pilot Lt. Boyd D. Wagner became the first American ace of World War II when he shot down six Japanese aircraft in the Philippines in mid-December 1941. This is just one of many great kits from the Hasegawa plastic models range!