AIRFIX : REF : A01003C : 1:72 : US : CURTISS : P-40B ("Warhawk")

This striking 1:72 scale model kit allows you to recreate the Curtiss P-40B Warhawk with 47 intricately moulded components. Suitable for modellers aged 8 and up, this Skill Level 1 kit includes a wingspan of 158mm and provides two genuine livery options to embody the essence of this renowned fighter.

Key Features :

• 1:72 scale model featuring 47 detailed plastic components.
• Includes two genuine Desert Air Force paint options.
• Skill Level 1 - ideal for beginners and young enthusiasts.
• Completed wingspan measures 158mm.
• Iconic shark mouth nose art available.

History :

In the early years of the war, the RAF urgently needed more modern fighter aircraft. The Curtiss-Wright Corporation of America responded by supplying export versions of their new P-40B fighter, which performed well at lower altitudes. The Desert Air Force decorated these aircraft with intimidating shark mouth designs, making them some of the most recognisable planes of the war, especially over North Africa and the Mediterranean.