{"product_id":"1-48-xp-55-ascender","title":"1\/48 XP-55 Ascender","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1\/48 XP-55 Ascender\u003c\/b\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eModelSvit\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers a striking experimental fighter replica for advanced aircraft modelling and Cold War era display builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnusual canard layout: Captures the bold pusher prop design of this experimental US Army Air Forces fighter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cockpit and surfaces: Moulded interior parts and fine panel lines for careful painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate 1\/48 scale presence: Large wingspan and compact fuselage make it a standout display model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinished Model Dimensions (Approximate):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 17.3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 26.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 6.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: ModelSvit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: XP-55 Ascender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParts count: Approx. 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly: Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint\/Glue: Required (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Age: 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePilot Figures: Not Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e Experimental aircraft fans, US military aviation collectors, and hobbyists seeking a distinctive scale model kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XP-55 Ascender was developed during the early 1940s as part of a US Army Air Forces programme to explore unconventional fighter designs. Built by Curtiss-Wright, it featured a rear mounted pusher propeller and forward canard surfaces, aiming to improve speed and climb performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly three prototypes were produced, and flight testing revealed handling challenges that limited its future. Despite this, the XP-55 remains one of the most recognisable experimental aircraft of the Second World War era. Its bold design reflects a period when aircraft engineers tested radical ideas in the search for air superiority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild using paint and glue. Display proudly once finished, at home or in your collection cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a plastic model kit. Assembly, paint, and glue are required. It is not a toy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ModelSvit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46258124488860,"sku":"MSVIT4808","price":73.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/MSVIT4808.avif?v=1772473275","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/1-48-xp-55-ascender","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}