{"product_id":"1-72-raaf-p-40n-kittyhawk","title":"1\/72 P-40N Kittyhawk FX-835 \"No Orchids\" 450 Sqn. RAAF Vasto Italy Early 1944","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHobby Master 1\/72 RAAF P-40N Kittyhawk FX-835 \"\"No Orchids\"\", 450 Sqn., Vasto, Italy, early 1944\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eP-40N 43-23933 MSN 31872 was sent to the RAF as Kittyhawk IV FX835 OK-D and operated by the RAAF 450 Squadron. The aircraft was the first of at least 3 aircraft to wear the nose art \"\"No Orchids\"\". In November 1944 FX835 OK-D was sent to 53 RSU for an overdue major overhaul. With FX835 gone FT881 was given OK-D and \"\"No Orchids\"\" art. In March 1945 OK-D and \"\"No Orchids\"\" was passed on to FX799 that was SOC March 28, 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned to meet a USAAC requirement for a pursuit aircraft, the P-40 Warhawk was first flown on October 14th, 1938. This aircraft was tough, virtually trouble-free and saw continual improvements to arms, armor and engines. The P-40 served in numerous combat areas; often outclassed by its adversaries in speed, maneuverability and rate of climb, it earned a reputation for extreme ruggedness. Its strong construction, heavy firepower, and ability to dive enabled it to compete with enemy fighters, and it was a formidable ground-attack aircraft. P-40s were also flown by the famed Flying Tigers against the Japanese in China.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Scale: 1\/72\u003cbr\u003e- Length: 5.5\"\" width: 6.25\"\"\u003cbr\u003e- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details\u003cbr\u003e- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals\u003cbr\u003e- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors\u003cbr\u003e- Interchangeable extended\/retracted landing gear\u003cbr\u003e- Presentation stand to display the aircraft \"\"in flight\"\"\u003cbr\u003e- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards\u003cbr\u003e- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41245846536348,"sku":"HA5508","price":127.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/410338.jpg?v=1781798659","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/1-72-raaf-p-40n-kittyhawk","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}