Corsair MK.3, 1/48 - Hobby Boss 80396

The Corsair Mk.III Hobby Boss 80396 model kit reproduces, in 1/48, a Corsair fighter aircraft in its Mk.III designation. This plastic kit to be assembled measures, once built, 213.5 mm in length with a 260 mm wingspan.

The Corsair is recognizable by its inverted W-shaped wing and its radial engine. The Corsair Mk.III designation is used by the British Fleet Air Arm for aircraft from the F4U family built by Brewster.

The Hobby Boss box includes more than 240 plastic parts, spread across 12 sprues, along with clear parts for the canopy. The kit offers a detailed reproduction of the fuselage and wings, the engine, and the landing gear bays.

Like any snap-together plastic model, this build requires gluing, part preparation, and painting. Applying a primer before painting helps achieve an even finish, while a light weathering can highlight the Corsair’s structural lines and details.

• Brand : Hobby Boss
• Reference : 80396
• Type : snap-together model kit
• Subject : Corsair Mk.III
• Scale : 1/48
• Material : injection-moulded plastic
• Number of parts : more than 240
• Built length : 213.5 mm
• Built wingspan : 260 mm
• Clear parts : canopy

Model glue, paints, brushes or an airbrush, fine abrasives, and finishing products are suitable complements for completing the assembly and decorating.