{"product_id":"oxford-p-51d-mustang-capt-d-r-emerson-8th-af-debden-1944-diecast-model-1-72-ac126-copy","title":"Oxford Diecast Brewster F2A-3 Buffalo VMF-221 USMC Hawaii 1941 1:72 Diecast Aircraft - AC131","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the Oxford Diecast Brewster F2A-3 Buffalo in 1:72 scale, a diecast model aircraft finished in the markings of VMF-221 US Marine Corps, Hawaii, 1941.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout this model\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Brewster F2A Buffalo was an American fighter that saw early WW2 service, designed and built by the Brewster Aeronautical Corporation as one of the first U.S. monoplanes with an arrestor hook and other carrier modifications. The F2A-3 was the final production variant of the U.S. Navy's first monoplane fighter, with greater fuel capacity, pilot armour and self-sealing tanks added at the cost of manoeuvrability and landing gear stability, leaving it outclassed by the time the U.S. entered the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis model is finished in dark sea grey upper surfaces with a pale grey underside, carrying red, white and blue US national markings on the fuselage, wings and rudder. The aircraft code 221-MF-6 is printed in black along both sides of the fuselage, and the gun sight is moulded in black in front of the clear cockpit frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Oxford Diecast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1:72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft type: Brewster F2A-3 Buffalo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir force: USAF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: WW2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: Diecast Models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat scale is this model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is built to 1:72 scale, matching other aircraft in the Oxford Diecast range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat markings does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt represents an F2A-3 Buffalo of VMF-221 US Marine Corps based in Hawaii in 1941, coded 221-MF-6 with US national insignia on the fuselage, wings and rudder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this a ready made model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is a factory finished diecast model supplied fully assembled and painted, not a kit for assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford Diecast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57378560967031,"sku":"OXDAC131","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/0294\/3863\/files\/brewster.jpg?v=1786883731","url":"https:\/\/www.hangarmodels.co.uk\/products\/oxford-p-51d-mustang-capt-d-r-emerson-8th-af-debden-1944-diecast-model-1-72-ac126-copy","provider":"Hangar Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}