Bell P-39 Airacobra RECON 1/48

The Bell P-39 Airacobra was a fighter aircraft manufactured by Bell Aircraft for the United States Army Air Forces during World War II.
It was one of the most important American combat aircraft at the start of the war.
Other important users of this type were the Free French, the Royal Air Force, the Soviet Air Force and the Italian Air Force.
A special reconnaissance version of the P-39 Airacobra was equipped with an under-fuselage camera for reconnaissance missions. The model includes a 3D printed set with and a template with which an opening can be cut into the underside of the fuselage for mounting.

Plastic model kit

• with painting templates
• with weight for the nose cone
• 3D printed parts: Two cameras

3 decal options:
 

• P-39Q-6 Airacobra, 82nd Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, 71st Tactical Reconnaissance Group, pilot: Lt. Michael Moffitt, Saidor, New Guinea, spring 1944
• P-39Q-6 Airacobra, 4th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Borinquen Field, Puerto Rico, 1943
• P-39N-2 Airacobra, “Alan S”, 118th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, pilot Ltn. Earl J. Davis Jr, US East Coast 1943

Free 3D file for self-printing - QR code and link in the kit instructions

3D file contains:
 

• Pilot seat with harness
• Cockpit lever in detail
• Cannon barrels
• Exhaust pipes

Scale 1:48

unbuilt / unpainted

Paint and glue not included