F6F-5N Hellcat, 1/48 - Hobby Boss 80341

The F6F-5N Hellcat Hobby Boss 80341 is a model airplane kit to be assembled at 1/48, reproducing the night-fighter version of the famous American Grumman F6F Hellcat from World War II. Made from injection-molded plastic, this kit lets you depict a carrier-based aircraft equipped with its distinctive radar equipment.

The F6F-5N Hellcat

The F6F Hellcat was an American carrier-based fighter used in the Pacific during World War II. The F6F-5N variant was designed for night air combat missions: it was distinguished in particular by the installation of a radar in a fairing located at the end of the wing. This version combined the general qualities of the Hellcat with the ability to operate in low-visibility conditions.

The Hobby Boss model kit

Reference 80341 is offered at a scale of 1/48, a format popular for building a detailed aircraft while keeping dimensions suited to a display case or an aeronaval diorama. Once assembled, the model measures 213.3 mm long with a 272 mm wingspan.

The kit includes 121 parts. It offers the option to display the wings deployed or folded back—an especially evocative configuration of a carrier aircraft stored on deck or in the hangar of an aircraft carrier. Engraved structural lines, cockpit details, the radial engine, the landing gear, and the canopy all contribute to replicating this American fighter aircraft.

Assembly and finishing

Assembling a plastic model requires the usual tools for modelers: precision cutters, glue suitable for plastic, fine abrasives, and paint. A primer helps prepare the surfaces before painting. Painting, applying the decals, and then a controlled weathering/patina allow you to highlight raised details and personalize the final presentation.

Technical features

• Brand : Hobby Boss
• Reference : 80341
• Type : model airplane kit to be assembled
• Subject : F6F-5N Hellcat
• Scale : 1/48
• Material : injection-molded plastic
• Number of parts : 121
• Length (assembled) : 213.3 mm
• Wingspan : 272 mm