This is a plastic model kit of a 1/48 Scale Brewster B-339 Buffalo Pacific Theater Fighter by Tamiya.
Brewster B-339 Buffalo Pacific Theater Fighter -- Plastic Model Airplane Kit -- 1/48 Scale -- #61094
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Product Description
Product 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.
Product Specifications
- Scale: 1:48
- Fuselage: 6-1/2 (163mm)
- Wingspan: 8-7/8 (225mm)
- Tamiya Product Number: 61094
Product 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
What's Included
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 (tes50627c)(xacx3201)(exl16001)
- Pin Vise (tam74050)(zon37-145)(squ10801)(xacx7144)
- Paint
Suggested Supplies view all
#11 Blade Carded (5)
Cement Plastic 5/8oz
1/2oz. Bottle Model Master Enamel Flat Gull Grey (6/Bx)
Gripster Knife & Cap Black
Product Rankings
#48 in Home > Plastic Models > Plastic Model Airplanes > 1/40-1/49 Scale
#148 in Home > Plastic Models > Plastic Model Airplanes
#1344 in Home > Plastic Models
#148 in Home > Plastic Models > Plastic Model Airplanes
#1344 in Home > Plastic Models
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.
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Loved It
By tommyearl
February 9, 2014
Awesome kit. Several build options. I went with the overall gray, USN. No USN collection is complete without this little guy. She now stands on my shelf, between a F-3F1 and F-3F2, and a Wildcat. Next in line is the Hellcat, and it gives a nice representation of how US Naval aircraft grew in size, as did all aircraft, from the '30s and into WWII. The fit was excellent, as always with Tamiya, and the kit includes a mask for, not only the canopy, but also the ventral window on the underside of the aircraft. The decals can't be beat. The only problem with this kit is deciding which version to build. The pre-war yellow wing paint scheme is not included in the options, but you could easily pull it off with a little research. I intend to buy another, and paint in that scheme.
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34 of 34 people liked this
a very great build of a very bad aircraft
By jctoymaker
August 12, 2015
Timaya probably built this kit to get even for the war It has been a very nice build; very good cockpit detail that actually comes together beautifully when enclosing it in the fuselage; (something I don't often see great engine or cockpit detail usually mean wresting with closing in the fuselage). Nice details o three different countries use of it,( with VERY mixed results) but I chose the USS Long island version; online this is a picture of a Buffalo that caved in its landing on the Long island ( a problem he aircraft had), and I've been thinking of reproducing the crashed aircraft, since I wonder if the kit was modeled after that aircraft. Too nice a kit to do that to, though; too good a build.
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26 of 26 people liked this
Another great from Tamiya
By BlucherFamily
June 1, 2016
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.
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20 of 20 people liked this
brewster buffalo
By sadiecakes2015
June 13, 2016
great kit if you like ww 2 aircraft this is a great addition to any ww 2 collection
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