Airfix - Curtiss P-40B Warhawk (1:48) - AIR05130A

Airfix's 1/48 scale Curtiss P-40B Warhawk plastic model kit recreates the iconic American fighter aircraft made famous during the early years of World War II, including the attack on Pearl Harbor. Style code AIR05130A, this kit is aimed at modellers with some prior experience and delivers the characteristic lines of the P-40B in fine-moulded detail — from the shark-mouth nose art heritage to the distinctive inline engine cowling. At 1/48 scale, it builds into a substantial display piece with enough surface detail to reward careful painting and weathering.

Key Features

• 1/48 scale construction kit of the Curtiss P-40B Warhawk, a WWII US fighter aircraft
• Moulded plastic parts with recessed panel lines and surface detail suited to painting and weathering
• Intermediate skill level — suited to modellers who have completed a few kits and are comfortable with assembly and masking
• Designed for use with standard plastic model paints and polystyrene-compatible adhesive
• Part of the established Airfix kit range, known for accurate outlines and good value for scale