Diecast Aircraft Information

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Hobby Master 1/48 Air Power Series
HA7002
Brewster B339-E "Buffalo" NF-O, W8138
RNZAF 488 Squadron, Singapore, late 1941

The Brewster B339-E
Buffalo
is a special plane with
many unique features.
This little plane had a
rather dismal history and
part of it could have been
because there were too
many improvements but
the two or three necessary
improvements weren’t.
Hobby Master has
recreated this
airplane in great 1/48 scale
detail and accuracy. It is
definitely an important part
of aviation history
regardless of its less than
stellar performance and
history. The
B339-E is one plane that
will stand out in any
collection, its unusual
shape and profile are sure
to attract attention.

Accurate 1/48 scale

Professionally painted

Pad applied markings

Opening canopy

Movable rudder

For the first time
Retractable Landing Gear

The Brewster F2A-2 was modified for export with the RAF ordering over 200. The RAF
designated the plane the B339 Mk. I “Buffalo” and “Buffalo” became associated with this
Brewster aircraft. 167 land based “E” versions were shipped to Singapore and Northern
Malaya to equip RAF and Commonwealth squadrons. B339-Es were quite adequate until
they encountered the vastly superior Japanese Zero. The pilot of the RNZAF NF-O was
Flight Officer Noel C. Sharp who downed 3 aircraft and damaged 2 bombers. F/O Sharp
was killed in 1942 flying a Hurricane.

READ REVIEW

You will find a white piece of plastic with your model that
looks like a fork. This is included to help you press the
main strut of the landing gear into its position. Personally
I just used my fingers

THESE ARE PRE-PRODUCTION

Power plant:
One Wright R-1820-G105A Cyclone nine-cylinder, single-row
air-cooled radial, rated at 1100 hp for takeoff.

Performance:
Maximum speed - 324 mph at 21,000 ft, 313 mph at 13,000 ft.
Cruising speed - 256 mph.
Initial climb rate - 2600 ft/min. an altitude of 15,000 ft could be
reached in 6.3 minutes.

Service ceiling:
30,675 ft.

Weights:
4479 lbs empty, 6500 lbs gross, 6840 lbs maximum takeoff.

Dimensions:
Wingspan 35 ft, length 26 ft, height 12 ft 1 in., wing area 209 sq. ft.

Armament:
Two 0.50 in. Machine Guns in the wings, two 0.30-in. Machine Guns in the upper
fuselage.

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