1/72 Hobby Boss Prop Aircraft

Hobby Boss delivers exceptional 1/72 scale propeller aircraft kits featuring 53 precision-engineered models spanning World War II fighters, bombers, and trainers from American, German, British, Soviet, and Japanese air forces. This comprehensive collection includes extensive Easy Assembly series with simplified construction, plus detailed standard releases covering P-51 Mustang, F4U Corsair, F6F Hellcat, Bf109, FW190, Spitfire, Hurricane, P-40 Warhawk, and specialized subjects, all manufactured with excellent molding quality, comprehensive decal sheets, and affordable pricing alongside Tamiya, Hasegawa, and Airfix aircraft collections.

1/72 Hobby Boss Prop Aircraft

Easy Assembly Series for Beginner-Friendly Building

Hobby Boss pioneered the Easy Assembly concept in 1/72 scale aircraft modeling, providing simplified construction with fewer parts while maintaining excellent detail and accuracy. The Easy Assembly series includes Hurricane Mk.II (80215), Hurricane Mk.II/Trop (80216), Spitfire Mk Vb (80212), Spitfire Mk Vb/Trop (80213), F4F-3 Wildcat (80219), F4F-4 Wildcat (80220), FM-2 Wildcat (80222), Bf109E-3 (80253), Bf109E4/7 (80254), Bf109G-6 Late (80226), Bf109G-10 (80227), FW190A-8 (80244), FW190D-9 (80228), P-40B/C Hawk-81 (80209), P-39Q Airacobra (80240), La-7 (80236), Soviet Mig-3 (80229), T-6G Texan (80233), Zero Fighter Type 52 (80241), Zlin Z-42M (80231, 80299), Fw190A-6 (80245), P-51B Mustang (80242), and Soviet Tu-2 Bomber (80298). These kits feature reduced part counts, simplified assembly sequences, and clear instructions perfect for newcomers while satisfying experienced modelers seeking quick builds. The Easy Assembly series integrates perfectly with Tamiya, Airfix, and Italeri beginner-friendly aircraft.

American Fighter and Bomber Families

Hobby Boss provides comprehensive coverage of American combat aircraft with multiple variant families. The P-51 Mustang series includes P-51B (80242), P-51C (80243), and P-51D Mustang IV (80230), spanning the evolution of America's premier escort fighter. The Grumman carrier fighter family features F4F-3 Wildcat (80219), F4F-4 Wildcat (80220), FM-1 Wildcat (80221), FM-2 Wildcat (80222), F6F-3 Hellcat (80256), and F6F-5 Hellcat (80260), documenting naval aviation from early war through victory. The Vought Corsair series includes F4U-1D (80217) and F4U-4 (80218), representing the bent-wing fighter in Pacific operations. The Curtiss P-40 family features P-40B/C Hawk-81 (80209), P-40M Warhawk (80251), and P-40N Warhawk (80252), covering Flying Tigers through late-war variants. Bell Airacobra appears as P-39N (80234) and P-39Q (80240). Republic fighters include P-47D Thunderbolt (80257) and P-47D Razorback (80283). Lockheed P-38L-5-LO Lightning (80284) represents the twin-boom fighter. Bombers and attack aircraft feature TBM-3 Avenger torpedo bomber, P-61B Black Widow night fighter, and IL-2M3 Attack Aircraft (80285). Trainers include T-6G Texan (80233) and F2A Buffalo (80290). These American subjects complement Trumpeter, Hasegawa, and ICM USAAF collections.

German, British, Soviet, and Japanese Aircraft

The collection features comprehensive Axis and Allied coverage. German fighters include extensive Bf109 variants: Bf109E-3 (80253), Bf109E4/7 (80254), Bf109G-2 (80223), Bf109G-2 Tropical (80224), Bf109G-6 Early (80225), Bf109G-6 Late (80226), and Bf109G-10 (80227). Focke-Wulf fighters feature Fw190A-6 (80245), FW190A-8 (80244), and FW190D-9 (80228). Specialized German aircraft include Dornier Do335 Pfeil Heavy Fighter (80293), Junkers Ju87D-3 Stuka (80286), Ju-87G-1 Stuka (80287), and German Ju88 Fighter (80297). British subjects include Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb (80212), Spitfire Mk Vb/Trop (80213, 80214), Hawker Hurricane Mk.II (80215), Hurricane Mk.II/Trop (80216), Hawker Typhoon Mk IB (80232), and RAF Gladiator (80289). Soviet aircraft feature Soviet Mig-3 (80229), La-7 (80236), IL-2M3 (80285), and Soviet Tu-2 Bomber (80298). Japanese subjects include Zero Fighter Type 52 (80241) and Japanese A5M2 (80288). French M.S.406 Fighter (80235) and Czech Zlin Z-42M (80231, 80299) round out the collection. These diverse subjects work alongside Eduard, Special Hobby, Arma Hobby, MikroMir, Heller, and Lindberg specialty aircraft.

Hobby Boss Value and Engineering Excellence

Hobby Boss has established itself as a premier manufacturer of affordable scale aircraft models, consistently delivering kits with excellent engineering, good fit, and comprehensive detail at competitive prices. Their 1/72 propeller aircraft feature recessed panel lines with accurate surface detail, detailed cockpits with instrument panels and seats, separate control surfaces for realistic positioning, optional position landing gear and canopies, clear canopy parts with accurate framing, comprehensive decal sheets covering multiple aircraft and markings, and clear instructions with painting guides. The Easy Assembly series revolutionized entry-level modeling by reducing part counts without sacrificing detail, making these kits perfect for beginners, quick builds, or modelers seeking to complete large collections efficiently. Hobby Boss also produces complementary products including 1/48 prop aircraft, 1/48 jet aircraft, 1/72 jet aircraft, 1/35 tanks, 1/35 military vehicles, 1/35 figures, 1/35 aftermarket parts, 1/350 ships, and 1/700 ships. For detailed assembly instructions, painting guides, and historical information, visit the official Hobby Boss website to explore their complete catalog and modeling resources that support accurate and detailed aircraft modeling projects across all scales and subjects.