{"product_id":"14330-hobby-boss-81729-us-f4f-3s-wildcatfish-148","title":"Hobby Boss 81729 US F4F-3S Wildcatfish 1\/48","description":"\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHobby Boss 81729 US F4F-3S Wildcatfish (1\/48)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cspan itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n      The Hobby Boss 81729 US F4F-3S Wildcatfish plastic model kit in 1:48 scale is an accurate miniature of the unique American carrier-based fighter from World War II. The model depicts the F4F-3S variant, known as the \"Wildcatfish\"—an experimental version of the Grumman F4F Wildcat adapted for water operations with the use of floats. Developed for operations in the Pacific where access to aircraft carriers was limited, the F4F-3S was tested in locations such as the Solomons and Aleutians. Although it never entered mass production, it serves as an interesting example of US Navy aviation innovation during World War II.\n    \u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:48\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of use:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States of America\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical period:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II (1939–1945)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel represents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grumman F4F-3S \"Wildcatfish\" – American experimental carrier-based fighter with floats\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e high-quality injection-molded plastic, 1 photo-etched part – seat belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e over 110 parts on 7 sprues, detailed engine and cockpit, precisely reproduced fuselage and wing surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembled model dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e length 207 mm, wingspan 240 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal armament:\u003c\/strong\u003e four Browning 0.50 machine guns, can be fitted with two 100 lb bombs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional options:\u003c\/strong\u003e photo-etched parts (pilot seat belts), clear canopy, accurate Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney R-1830-76 engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommendations:\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal for intermediate and advanced modelers interested in WWII aviation, collectors of naval machines, and enthusiasts of unique military technology history\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly difficulty level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/5 (intermediate) – requires precision and knowledge of basic modeling techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly recommended for those seeking unusual variants of well-known aircraft and appreciating reproduction details. This model is a perfect addition to a naval aviation collection or Pacific War themed sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glue and paints are not included—these products must be purchased separately.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Hobby Boss","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54720031261006,"sku":"HOBB81729","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/0a3f5c6aad094c8f58d6f6cbefde6b5b.jpg?v=1755489245","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.it\/en\/products\/14330-hobby-boss-81729-us-f4f-3s-wildcatfish-148","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}