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Can be assembled with standard or Galland panzer canopy rear armor plate. Construct with canopy open or closed. Main and radiator flaps can be depicted up or down. Comes with a seated pilot figure for further realism. 3 marking options are included, plus canopy masking stickers and a colour painting guide. About the Kübelwagen Type 82 Model This is a 1:48 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 79mm. There is plenty of detail in this compact kit, from the different surface textures to the cabin instrumentation. Choose whether to assemble with open or closed front doors. An ergonomic parts design features integrated rear suspension and chassis parts. 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Scope of delivery: High-precision manufactured model parts to represent the Mirage 2000 C Realistically reproduced landing gear for an authentic presentation Comprehensive bomb loading set to depict dynamic scenes Additional accessories to refine the model building project Two true-to-life display options: Mirage 2000 C\/RDM E.C. 1\/2 \"Cigognes\" and Mirage 2000 C\/RD E.C. 5\/330 \"Cote d'Argent\" This model kit is specially designed for experienced level 5 modelers who have sound knowledge and skills in gluing and painting. The complexity of the kit demands expertise and thus also offers the opportunity to further deepen and refine one's own skills. 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The deployment of the Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat, which was one of the main U.S. Navy carrier-based fighter, started in 1940, and in 1942, the F4F-4 was introduced into service. This aircraft employed a foldable wing for efficient use on flight decks while 12.7mm machine guns were increased from four to six. With its bullet-proofing, rigid fuselage and its pilots' tactics, the F4F-F was more than equal to the Zero fighter. Although the F4F-F gave its position to aircraft equipped with 2,000hp-class engine such as the F6F Hellcat and F4U Corsair after WWII onward, this aircraft, which was suitable for use on small flight decks, constructed its presence as the aircraft to be deployed on escort carrier and to enhance air force. While the Grumman focused on the F6F production, Eastern Air Lines took over the production of the F4F-4 variant which was called as the FM and its first production variant FM-1 was mostly the same as the F4F-4 except for decreased (from six to four) machine guns. The Wildcat was introduced to the Royal Navy and was known as the Martlet (fictitious bird often seen in the English coats of arms). This aircraft continued to see action as anti-submarine patrol and convoy escort until the end of war. 1\/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. Fuselage length: 184mm. The kit faithfully depicts the wing equipped with four machine guns; parts depict wing top surface without machine gun access door and wing under surface without cartridge exhaust port and with enlarged magazine panel. Includes a new rear-view mirror part to recreate the Marlet Mk.V of the Royal Navy. Features realistic renderings of fuselage surfaces with panel lines and rivets. The complex structure around the main landing gear is realistically recreated. 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It has been deployed by the Regia Aeronautica on the main Second World War fronts: Africa, Mediterranean Sea, Balkans and in Russia.","brand":"ITALERI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45252387438836,"sku":"8001283027670","price":72.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0542\/0197\/4959\/files\/ita-2767.jpg?v=1716862415"},{"product_id":"airfix-supermarine-walrus-mk-l","title":"Airfix Supermarine Walrus Mk.l","description":"A09183\nDespite its rather ungainly appearance, the Supermarine Walrus was one of the most effective aircraft of its type ever built. 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In the original project, it was specifically designed for U.S. Navy but it has been used by all U.S. forces and it obtained a significant commercial success around the World. The F-4E version, specifically developed for the U.S. Air Force, adopted a M61 Vulcan cannon in the nose and it could be armed, to perform air-superiority missions, with AIM-9 Sidewinder and AIM-9 Sparrow air-to-air missiles. Thanks to its two General Electric J-79 powerful jet-engines, the F-4E was able to reach the top speed of 1,240 Knots. 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First flying in 1936, R.J. Mitchell’s masterpiece was the interceptor of choice for Fighter Command by 1940, and the envy of many of the world’s air arms. Powered by the equally famous Rolls Royce Merlin V12, the Spitfire was capable of speeds of over 360mph and had exceptional manoeuvrability.\n\nThe Spitfire was an excellent dog-fighter, able to turn on the inside of an opponent to great effect during the struggles over southern England and the English Channel during the Battle of Britain. The Spitfire Mark I has come to be seen as a symbol of ‘The Few’, vital to the defence of the United Kingdom against the previously all-conquering Luftwaffe. 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