Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA7014
Brewster F2A Buffalo Diecast Model
Finnish Air Force 3/LeLv 24, Red 4, Ilmari Juutilainen, Finland, March 1942 | |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Brewster F2A Buffalo | | 6.5" | | 8.75" |
Ilmari Juutilainen was Finland's top fighter ace during World War II, credited with 94 confirmed aerial victories, making him one of the highest-scoring aces in history. Serving in the Finnish Air Force, Juutilainen flew primarily Brewster Buffalo and Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighters in the Winter War and the Continuation War against the Soviet Union. Known for his exceptional flying skill and keen eyesight, he remarkably survived the war without ever being shot down or wounded. Juutilainen's legacy endures in Finland as a symbol of bravery, and his impressive combat record remains celebrated in the annals of aerial warfare history. Designed to meet a 1936 US Navy requirement for a new carrier-based fighter, the F2A was first flown in December, 1937. The stout F2A Buffalo was the U.S. Navy's first monoplane fighter, but it suffered from poor maneuverability and proved to be too heavy for dogfighting. Its four 12.7mm machine guns weren't even enough to save this aircraft-during the Battle of Midway, 13 of 19 Buffalos were lost to enemy fire. Finland proved to be the only successful user of the Brewster F2A Buffalo, fighting off wave after wave of Soviet aggression during three years of war. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. Hobby Master's 1:48 scale F-2A Buffalo is a well-constructed diecast model that can be displayed right out of the box with only a small amount of configuration. The large framed cockpit window with sliding canopy provides a clear view of many cockpit features, including pad-printed gauges and dials, tube gun sight and control stick with painted stick grip. The correctly rendered interior bottom floor opens through to large navigational window on the bottom of the fuselage. The hinged metal landing gear has an easily-installed single center mounted bracket for ground display and there are separately applied landing lights under each wing. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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