{"product_id":"hobby-boss-1-48-p-61c-black-widow-night-fighter-81732","title":"1\/48 Hobby Boss P-61C Black Widow 81732","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHobby Boss 1\/48 P-61C Black Widow Night Fighter Model Kit #81732\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuild an authentic replica of the legendary WWII American night fighter with this highly detailed 1\/48 scale P-61C Black Widow model kit from Hobby Boss. The P-61C variant featured upgraded Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney R-2800C engines that increased top speed to 430 mph and operational ceiling to 30,000 feet, along with wide chord propellers and special \"fighter brakes\" for tighter turning and improved target tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the Air Force of each country started paying attention to night bombing, bombing became more effective than ever. To fight against night bombing, a series of night fighters were put into use. The American night fighter program started in 1940, using the P-70 Havoc and Beaufighter to fight the Japanese until the first 45 P-61 Black Widow aircraft entered active service in October 1943.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the P-61A and P-61B were felt to have deficiencies in top speed and operational service ceiling. To improve performance, two new more powerful Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney R-2800C engines were applied. With this increase in power, the top speed and altitude were increased to 430 mph and 30,000 feet. The P-61C also featured wide chord propellers and special \"fighter brakes\" which allowed the aircraft to turn much tighter and avoid overshooting targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 81732\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e P-61C Black Widow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBar Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6939319217325\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Static kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Length: 318.3mm, Wingspan: 420mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Plastic Parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Sprues:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 sprues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ballast (nose weight) included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Injection-molded grey and clear styrene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReleased Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 140 precision parts for detailed assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed fuselage and wings with accurate design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisp recessed panel lines and accurate surface textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed engine and cockpit interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal ballast included to prevent tail-sitting once assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecals included for authentic marking schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-precision static model kit with exceptional detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplementary Products Available at MPM Hobbies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnhance your P-61C Black Widow build with these products from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/model-paint-supplies\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emodel paint and supplies collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/model-paint-supplies\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel paints and weathering supplies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/tools-accessories\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModeling tools and accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/decals\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAftermarket decals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/1-48-scale-aircraft\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\/48 scale aircraft models\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/hobby-boss\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHobby Boss kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e at MPM Hobbies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Boss","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47911060177127,"sku":"HBB81732","price":49.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/7798\/9095\/files\/148-hobby-boss-p-61c-black-widow-81732-mpm-hobbies-1.jpg?v=1750801024","url":"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/products\/hobby-boss-1-48-p-61c-black-widow-night-fighter-81732","provider":"MPM Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}