1:72 Airacobra I/P-400

A short-run injection-molded plastic kit of the fighter Bell Airacobra I / P-400 in 1:72 scale from the manufacturer RS Models. A model for more experienced modelers.

Scale1:72
Manufacturer RS models
Product EAN8591111226813

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16.76 €
13.85 € without VAT
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Bell Airacobra I / P-400 (1:72, RS Models)

A short-run injection-molded plastic kit of the American Bell Airacobra I / P-400 fighter in 1:72 scale from the manufacturer RS Models. The package contains short-run molded plastic with a finely engraved surface, clear parts for the canopy, a well-worked cockpit and a decal sheet for several operators. This is a limited mold that calls for careful cleaning up and fitting, so it is intended for more experienced modelers.

The real subject

The Airacobra I was the British export version of the American Bell P-39 fighter; the export machines also carried the designation P-400. The aircraft stood apart through its unusual layout: the engine sat in the middle of the fuselage behind the pilot, drove the propeller through a long shaft, and the machine had a nose gear. A cannon fired through the propeller hub. In service it was used by British, Soviet and American units, among other places in the fighting in the Pacific.

Building and painting tips

Glue the parts with liquid cement for plastic, open up the locating holes if needed and dry-fit every joint. Paint the cockpit and assemble it before closing up the fuselage. Spray the surface with a primer, apply the paint with an airbrush and accentuate the panel lines with a fine wash. Finish the completed model with a matte varnish.

Who the model is for

  • Collectors of Allied fighters of the Second World War
  • More experienced modelers with experience of short-run kits
  • Those interested in the unusual layout of an aircraft with a mid-mounted engine

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.

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Yes, it is a short-run injection-molded plastic kit in 1:72 scale. It is supplied unassembled and unpainted.

The Airacobra I was the British export version of the Bell P-39; the export machines were also designated P-400. It was the same type of aircraft.

Its engine sat in the middle of the fuselage behind the pilot and drove the propeller through a long shaft, and it was one of the first fighters with a nose gear.

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