Hobby Boss 83209 1/32 Scale American P-61B "Black Widow" Night Fighter Kit

Since air forces began to focus on night bombing, bombing has become more efficient than ever. In order to counter the enemy's night bombing operations, a series of night fighters began to be used. The Americans started their night fighter program in 1940. But until October 1943 when the P-61 "Black Widow" entered service, they used the Douglas P-70 "Havoc" and the British "Handsome Warrior" to counter the Japanese.
With the advent of the more powerful airborne interceptor radar SCR-720C, the military began to upgrade their P-61 to accommodate this latest radar. The "Black Widow", equipped with the SCR-270C radar, was designated the P-61B. The B model had the nose lengthened to accommodate the radar and the rear turret was later refitted.
Product number: 83209
product name: American P-61B " Black Widow " night fighter
barcode: 6939319232090
Product ratio: 1:32
product type: Static kit
Model size: Length: 472.2mm Wingspan: 628.8 mm
Total number of parts: 550+
Total number of offset plates: 26 sprues and tires
chrome parts: n/a
Coating scheme: US Air Force
Resin parts: n/a
metal parts: n/a
Etched parts: 2pcs
Film parts: n/a
Announcement date: 2013-01
more description: Fuselage -fuselage
moulded w/ authentic details
Engine: -Finely detailed engine.
Interior: -Finely detailed engine accessory compartment, -Finely detailed cockpit
Wings: - Newly tooled wings accurately represent real ones - Optional position flaps
PE: -Photo-etched parts for interior details