Brewster B-339 Buffalo Pacific Theater Fighter

Name: Brewster B-339 Buffalo Pacific Theater Fighter
Brand: Tamiya
Price: 25.60 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (40 reviews)

This is a plastic model kit of a 1/48 Scale Brewster B-339 Buffalo Pacific Theater Fighter by Tamiya.

Tamiya Brewster B-339 Buffalo Pacific Theater Fighter Plastic Model Airplane Kit 1/48 Scale #61094

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Retail $32.00 SAVE 20% !	Tamiya Item # tam61094 Specifications : Scale: 1:48 Fuselage: 6-1/2 (163mm) Wingspan: 8-7/8 (225mm) Tamiya Product Number: 61094
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Spotlight Review

"Great kit of a mediocre aircraft"

rockykeele (Tucson, AZ)

Even though this kit originally dates to 1974, the molding and design have held up well. You get a mixture of raised and engraved panel lines (I'd estimate 25% raised, 75% engraved) with some nice ribbing on the control surfaces. You also get some nice options: choices for propeller, windscreen/canopy, seat, head rest, common-wealth/U.S. pilots, and 4 paint/decal schemes (British, New Zealand, Dutch, U.S. Navy). The kit builds up without much fuss. The only small problem I encountered was the windscreen/canopy (one piece - no option for open) did not fit well in my copy and required a bit of sanding and putty to make it acceptable. Tamiya also provides masks for the canopy and the ventral glass, although these are not die-cut so you have to cut them out yourself. The decals performed well. I used a bit of solvaset solution to get them to conform perfectly to the surface. I had to fill a handful of mold knock-out marks, but they were easy to access and correct. As always, Tamiya's instructions were nice and clear for construction, painting and decal placement. Overall, this was a very fun build that beginner or expert can turn into a nice replica of this early war fighter.

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Features

Authentically reproduced large fuselage and unique landing gear.
Kit includes parts to accurately reproduce RAF, ML-KNIL or U.S. Navy aircraft.
New parts such as canopy, rear fuselage and propeller authentically reproduced in high-quality detail.
Includes a full range of accessories including two 100 pound bombs, one pilot figure sitting down and one figure standing, and markings to reproduce a choice of four different aircraft.

Specs

Scale: 1:48
Fuselage: 6-1/2 (163mm)
Wingspan: 8-7/8 (225mm)
Tamiya Product Number: 61094

Includes

1/48 Brewster B-339 Buffalo Pacific Theater plastic model kit

Requirements & Suggestions

Assembly
Plastic cement (TES3501) (TES3502) (PLS00002) (TAM87012) or glue (HLC107)
Modeling Knife (EXL16001) (XACX3627) (EXL16018)
Pin Vise (TAM74050) (ZON37-145) (SQU10801) (XACX7144)
Paint

Testors Plastic Cement Tube 5/8 oz Plastic Model Cement #3501

Tamiya Acrylic XF49 Khaki 3/4 oz Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #81349

Tamiya Acrylic Flat XF-62 Olive Drab 3/4 oz Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #81362

X-acto Gripster Knife & Cap Black

Tamiya Acrylic/Poly Thinner X20A 8.5 oz Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #81040

Tamiya Acrylic XF27 Black Green 3/4 oz Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #81327

Testors Model Master Liq Cement 1 oz Applicator Carded Plastic Model Cement #8872c

Tamiya Acrylic X1 Black 3/4 oz Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #81001

Tamiya Acrylic XF21 Sky 3/4 oz Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #81321

Testors Acrylic Aircraft Finishing Kit Hobby and Model Paint Set #9188

Tamiya Acrylic XF58 Olive Green 3/4 oz Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #81358

Tamiya Acrylic XF-9 Flat Hull Red 3/4 oz Hobby and Model #81309

Testors Model Master Leather 1/2 oz Hobby and Model Enamel Paint #1736

Tamiya Extra Thin Cement 40 ml Plastic Model Cement #87038

Testors Military Aircraft Spray Set Hobby and Model Paint Set #9216

Tamiya Acrylic Mini XF84 Dark Iron 10ml Bottle Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #81784

Tamiya Acrylic XF52 Flat Earth 3/4 oz Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #81352

Tamiya Acrylic XF65 Field Gray 3/4 oz Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #81365

Tamiya Fine Surface Primer L Light Gray 180 ml Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #87064

Tamiya AS-22 Spray Dark Earth 3 oz Hobby and Model Lacquer Paint #86522

Testors Aircraft Finishing Set Hobby and Model Paint Set #9121

Hobbylinc Intermediate Hobby Kit Miscellaneous Hand Tool Assortment #kit-02

Tamiya Panel Line Accent Color Black Hobby and Model Enamel Paint #87131

Tamiya Acrylic XF56 Metallic Gray 3/4 oz Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #81356

Tamiya Spray Lacquer TS13 Clear 3 oz Hobby and Model Lacquer Paint #85013

Hobbylinc Basic Hobby Kit Miscellaneous Hand Tool Assortment #kit-01

Tamiya Spray Lacquer TS79 Semi Gloss Clear 3 oz Hobby and Model Lacquer Paint #85079

Tamiya Weathering Pastel Set B (Snow, Soot, Rust) Hobby and Model Paint Set #87080

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Tamiya Spray Lacquer TS5 Olive Drab 3 oz Hobby and Model Lacquer Paint #85005

Robart Shaker replace straps 5/ (5)

Tamiya Acrylic Mini XF21 Sky 1/3 oz Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #81721

Tamiya Acrylic XF63 German Gray 3/4 oz Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #81363

Tamiya Acrylic XF1 Flat Black 3/4 oz Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #81301

Plastruct Round Rod Styrene .020x10 (10)

Tamiya Acrylic XF15 Flat Flesh 3/4 oz Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #81315

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Tamiya Plastic Cement 20 ml Plastic Model Cement #87012

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Product Rank

#44 in Plastic Model Airplanes 1/40-1/49 Scale

#113 in Plastic Model Airplanes

#1,037 in Plastic Models

Reviews

"Fun Build"

jc (Missouri)

Just about finished with this build, it's the first in my line of all U.S. fighters from WW II to present and though it's an older kit I've still been enjoying the build. A bit of sanding was needed on the seams but other than that the parts fit perfectly. I'm replicating one of the aircraft from VMF-221 on Midway Island. This came with Tamiya canopy masks but they aren't precut so I ordered some precut ones from Eduard. I tried cutting out pre-printed masks and it was an effort in futility for me and unless you are good at cutting those I'd order precut, it's a booger of a canopy to mask. Directions are simple and easy to follow.

"Almost Too Nice to Build"

mark.nickelson

Once this kit was so scarce, and so ahead of the class in 1/48 prop fighters, if you owned one, you hesitated to mar its perfection by actually gluing it together. In recent times, happily, Tamiya Buffaloes are plentiful, and when you've built your first one, you'll probably find yourself planning another project to finish it as a Dutchman, a Finn, or one of those hapless Singapore defenders. Open the box and even by today's standards, it's everything you could hope for in a plastic kit. Comes with alternate windshields, propellers and markings.

"Another great from Tamiya"

BlucherFamily (Overland Park, KS)

This kit is truly representative of Tamiya quality and attention to detail. The detail is world class, especially the cockpit. No over flash on the sprues and parts come of cleanly with minimal cleanly. The build is smooth and enjoyable with parts that fit together tightly and easy o follow instructions. With careful painting a life like result evolves.

Information

Following the release of a U.S. Navy version of the Brewster Buffalo in 1993, Tamiya now releases the B-339 export version of the Buffalo used by the Royal Air Force and Netherlands East Indies Army Air Corps during WWII. Kit comes with new parts such as canopy, propeller, seat and decals to accurately reproduce the Buffalo used throughout South East Asia. Also includes parts to reproduce the U.S. Navy version featuring gray fuselage.

About the Brewster B-339 Buffalo "Pacific Theater"

The Buffalo was first developed in 1935 as a U.S. Navy carrier based fighter. Featuring a modern mid-wing monoplane design with enclosed cockpit and retractable landing gear the first mass produced Buffalo was designated F2A-1, which was shortly followed by the improved F2A-2. Based on the U.S. Navy Buffalo, the B-339 Buffalo was for export only and was fitted with an export approved 1,100hp Wright Cyclone engine and redesigned for land use with navy equipment such as life raft and arrestor hook removed. The Royal Air Force (RAF) and the Netherlands East Indies Army Air Corps (ML-KNIL) used the B-339 to protect colonial outposts in Malaysia, Singapore and Java during WWII.

About the Model

Highly detailed 1/48 scale assembly kit of the Brewster B-339 Buffalo

Overall length: 163mm, wing span: 223mm

Authentically reproduced large fuselage and unique landing gear.

Kit includes parts to accurately reproduce RAF, ML-KNIL or U.S. Navy aircraft.

New parts such as canopy, rear fuselage and propeller authentically reproduced in high-quality detail.

Includes a full range of accessories including two 100 pound bombs, one pilot figure sitting down and one figure standing, and markings to reproduce a choice of four different aircraft.

Markings

Decal options:
1: No.448 Squadron, RNZAF, Singapore (late 1941)
2: No.67 Squadron, RAF, Burma (late 1941)
3: 2-VLG-V, Netherlands East Indies Army Air Corps, Batavia, Java Island (February 1942)
4: VS-201, U.S. Navy, Aboard USS Long Island (AVG-1), 1941