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Discover exceptional 1/72 scale prop aircraft models from Special Hobby, featuring rare and unusual WWII subjects with multimedia components and comprehensive detail. This collection showcases Special Hobby's dedication to producing kits of distinctive aircraft including Bf 109E variants, Fairey Barracuda torpedo bombers, de Havilland Mosquito reconnaissance versions, Vickers Wellington night bombers, and other fascinating subjects rarely available from mainstream manufacturers. Each Special Hobby kit delivers quality molding with resin detail parts, photoetched components, and authentic markings that capture these historically significant aircraft. Perfect for modelers seeking subjects beyond the usual Spitfires and Mustangs, these multimedia kits offer engaging builds with rich historical context. Whether exploring British Fleet Air Arm operations, Luftwaffe variants, or specialized reconnaissance aircraft, Special Hobby provides access to aviation's most interesting subjects. Explore remarkable specialty aircraft from Special Hobby.
Special Hobby has established a distinguished reputation for producing kits of rare, unusual, and historically significant aircraft that fill gaps in mainstream modeling catalogs. This collection showcases their comprehensive 1/72 scale propeller-driven aircraft offerings, featuring distinctive WWII subjects including multiple Bf 109E variants, British Fleet Air Arm torpedo bombers, specialized Mosquito reconnaissance versions, and other fascinating aircraft that played important but often overlooked roles in aerial warfare. Special Hobby's approach combines injection-molded plastic with resin detail parts and photoetched components, creating multimedia kits that deliver exceptional detail and accuracy. These kits appeal to modelers who value historical diversity, enjoy researching lesser-known aircraft and operations, and seek builds that stand out in collections because of their unusual subjects and comprehensive detail.
Special Hobby offers extensive coverage of the Messerschmitt Bf 109E series, representing the Emil variant that equipped Luftwaffe fighter units during the critical early war period including the Battle of Britain. The collection includes the Bf 109E-1 in both standard and Legion Condor configurations documenting Spanish Civil War service, the Bf 109E-3 that formed the backbone of fighter units in 1940, the Bf 109E-4 with improved armament, and the Bf 109E-7 Trop variant adapted for desert operations. Each kit captures the specific details, armament configurations, and equipment variations that distinguished these subtypes. The inclusion of multiple variants allows modelers to document the evolution of this legendary fighter and create collections showing the progression of Luftwaffe fighter development. Additional early war subjects include the experimental Me 209V-4 racer that attempted to break speed records, representing the technological ambition of German aviation during the pre-war period.
Special Hobby provides comprehensive coverage of British naval aviation with multiple Fairey Barracuda variants representing the Royal Navy's primary torpedo bomber. The Barracuda Mk.II Home Fleet version and Mk.III with ASV radar represent different operational configurations of this distinctive aircraft that served throughout the war despite its ungainly appearance. The Fairey Fulmar fighter represents another important Fleet Air Arm type that provided carrier-based fighter protection despite performance limitations compared to land-based fighters. RAF Bomber Command is represented by the Vickers Wellington Mk.IC Night Raiders, capturing the geodetic-construction bomber that formed the backbone of early war bombing operations. The de Havilland Mosquito appears in specialized PR Mk.XVI long-range reconnaissance and NF Mk.XXX night fighter configurations, documenting the versatility of this legendary wooden wonder beyond its better-known bomber and fighter-bomber roles.
The collection includes American subjects such as the Douglas B-18 Bolo in both standard bomber and ASW (anti-submarine warfare) configurations, representing an aircraft that bridged the gap between interwar and modern bomber designs. The Martin B-12A bomber represents earlier American aviation development with its distinctive biplane configuration. Specialized subjects include the CASA C-212 transport in various configurations including ASW and maritime patrol versions, the Convair Delta Mk.II/III serving with the RCAF, and ultra-limited subjects like the PT-20/STM-2 trainer. These diverse subjects demonstrate Special Hobby's willingness to explore aviation history beyond the familiar fighters and bombers, providing modelers with access to transport, patrol, and training aircraft that supported military operations.
Special Hobby kits typically combine injection-molded plastic parts with resin components for complex details, photoetched metal parts for delicate structures, and comprehensive decal sheets. This multimedia approach allows accurate representation of intricate details while maintaining reasonable construction complexity. The resin parts capture fine details like cockpit interiors, engine components, and specialized equipment with clarity impossible in injection molding. Photoetched parts provide realistic representation of seat belts, instrument panels, and structural details. The kits require moderate to advanced modeling skills due to the combination of materials and construction techniques, but reward careful work with exceptional detail and accuracy. The comprehensive instructions guide assembly while providing historical context and marking information.
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