1/48 Hobby Boss Prop Aircraft

Comprehensive American Naval Fighter Collection

Hobby Boss offers the most extensive range of 1/48 scale American carrier-based fighters available from a single manufacturer, providing modelers with unparalleled options for building iconic World War II and Korean War naval aviation subjects. The F4U Corsair family includes eleven variants: F4U-1 early version (80381), F4U-1 late version (80382), F4U-1A (80383), F4U-1D (80384), F4U-2 night fighter (80385), F4U-4 early (80386), F4U-4 late (80387), F4U-4B (80388), F4U-5 (80389), F4U-5N early (80390), F4U-7 (80392), and Corsair Mk.III (80396), covering the complete evolution of this legendary bent-wing fighter. The F6F Hellcat series features F6F-3 early (80338), F6F-3 late (80359), F6F-3N night fighter (80340), F6F-5 (80339), F6F-5N (80341), British Fleet Air Arm Hellcat Mk.I (80360), and Hellcat Mk.II (80361), representing the dominant carrier fighter of the Pacific War. Wildcat variants include F4F-3 early (80326), F4F-3 late (80327), F4F-3S Wildcatfish floatplane (81729), F4F-4 (80328), FM-1 (80329), and FM-2 (80330), documenting Grumman's first successful carrier fighter. The Bearcat family rounds out the collection with F8F-1 (80356), F8F-1B (80357), and F8F-2 (80358), showcasing the ultimate piston-engine naval fighter. These kits integrate seamlessly with Tamiya, Eduard, and Hasegawa aircraft collections.

German Luftwaffe Fighters and Variants

Hobby Boss provides exceptional coverage of German fighter aircraft with multiple variants of the Messerschmitt Bf109 and Focke-Wulf FW190 families. The Bf109 range includes Bf109E-3 (81791), Bf109E-4 (81792), Bf109E-4/TROP tropical version (81793), Bf109F-4 (81749), Bf109G-2 (81750), and Bf109G-6 (81751), spanning the evolution from Battle of Britain through late-war Eastern Front operations. The FW190D "Dora" long-nose variants feature FW190D-9 (81716), FW190D-10 (81717), FW190D-11 (81718), FW190D-12 (81719), FW190D-12 R14 (81720), and FW190D-13 (81721), plus the experimental FW190 V18 (81747), providing comprehensive coverage of this important late-war fighter series. The Ta152 high-altitude fighter family includes Ta152 C-0 (81701), Ta152 C-1 (81702), Ta152 C-1/R14 (81703), and Ta152 C-11 (81704), representing Kurt Tank's ultimate piston-engine fighter designs. These German subjects complement Trumpeter, Italeri, and ICM Luftwaffe collections.

American Army Air Forces Fighters and Bombers

The collection features essential USAAF fighters including multiple P-51D Mustang variants: P-51D Mustang IV (85802), P-51D Mustang IV alternate (85806), P-51D Yellow Nose (85808), and PLAAF P-51D/K (85807) for Chinese Air Force markings. Republic P-47D Thunderbolt appears in two versions (85804, 85811), while the distinctive twin-boom Lockheed P-38L-5-L0 Lightning (85805) and Curtiss P-40M Kitty Hawk (85801) round out the fighter lineup. Night fighter coverage includes the massive Northrop P-61 Black Widow in three variants: P-61A (81730), P-61B (81731), and P-61C (81732), providing the largest twin-engine fighter of WWII in impressive 1/48 scale. Heavy bomber representation includes the Consolidated B-24D Liberator (81775) and B-24J Liberator (81774), offering modelers the opportunity to build these four-engine giants. Torpedo bomber options feature TBD-1A Devastator (81784), TBF-1C Avenger (80314), TBM-3 Avenger (80325), and British Fleet Air Arm Avenger Mk.1 (80331), essential for Pacific War dioramas and carrier deck scenes alongside Airfix, Kinetic, and Zvezda aircraft.

Specialty Aircraft and Unique Subjects

Beyond mainstream fighters and bombers, Hobby Boss offers fascinating specialty subjects rarely available in 1/48 scale. The Antonov AN-2 Colt biplane appears in four versions: AN-2/AN-2CX (81705), AN-2M (81707), and AN-2W (81706), providing the world's largest single-engine biplane in impressive scale. British subjects include Hawker Hurricane Mk.I (81777) and Hurricane Mk.IID/TROP (81780), representing the RAF's Battle of Britain stalwart. Soviet aircraft include the Lavochkin La-11 Fang (81760), a late-war piston fighter. Modern subjects feature the Brazilian EMB312 Tucano trainer (81763) and the revolutionary Bell-Boeing MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor (81769), bridging propeller and rotorcraft technologies. The unusual Blohm & Voss BV-141 asymmetric reconnaissance aircraft (81728) represents one of aviation's most unconventional designs. This diverse selection complements offerings from Heller, HKM, Lindberg, Pegasus, MikroMir, Modelsvit, Glencoe, and AMT specialty aircraft collections.

Hobby Boss Quality and Engineering Excellence

Hobby Boss has established itself as a premier manufacturer of scale aircraft models, consistently delivering kits with excellent fit, comprehensive detail, and accurate dimensions. Their 1/48 propeller aircraft feature recessed panel lines, detailed cockpits with instrument panels and sidewall details, separate control surfaces, optional position landing gear, clear canopy parts with accurate framing, and multi-option decal sheets covering multiple aircraft and markings. The engineering emphasizes buildability while maintaining high detail standards, making these kits accessible to intermediate modelers while satisfying experienced builders. Hobby Boss also produces complementary products including 1/48 jet aircraft, 1/72 prop aircraft, 1/72 jet aircraft, 1/35 armor, 1/35 military vehicles, 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.