US P-61A Black Widow, 1/48 - Hobby Boss 81730

Availability announced for September 2026.

The Hobby Boss 81730 reproduces the Northrop P-61A Black Widow at 1/48. This military aircraft model kit to assemble represents one of the most recognizable American night fighters of the Second World War, with its twin-boom fuselage, twin engines, and imposing nose radome.

The P-61A Black Widow

Designed by Northrop, the P-61 Black Widow was the first American aircraft developed from the outset for night fighting. Its onboard radar enabled its crew to search for and intercept enemy aircraft in darkness or poor visibility. The Black Widow entered service during the Second World War and was deployed across multiple theaters of operations.

The distinctive silhouette of the P-61, combining a central fuselage with two tail booms, makes it an excellent subject for a collection dedicated to American aviation from the 1939-1945 period or to night fighter aircraft.

The Hobby Boss model kit

This Hobby Boss reference is a plastic kit in 1/48 scale featuring more than 140 parts across 10 sprues. The set includes a detailed representation of the fuselage, wings, engines, and cockpit, as well as metal parts.

Once assembled, the model measures 315 mm in length with a 419 mm wingspan. The 1/48 scale provides a generous format, well-suited to highlighting the characteristic volumes of this large twin-engine fighter.

Assembly and finishing

Building a plastic kit requires careful preparation of the parts, proper gluing, and regular checks of fit before painting. Applying a primer helps ensure a uniform finish and allows you to check for any glue marks or sanding traces.

Painting, applying decals, and achieving a controlled weathering/patinа then let you personalize the presentation of this P-61A Black Widow. Model glue, paints, cutting tools, fine abrasives, and finishing products are useful additions to complete the build successfully.

Technical features

• Brand: Hobby Boss
• Reference: 81730
• Type: military aircraft model kit to assemble
• Subject: US P-61A Black Widow
• Scale: 1/48
• Material: injected plastic
• Number of plastic parts: more than 140
• Number of sprues: 10
• Assembled length: 315 mm
• Assembled wingspan: 419 mm
• Reported elements: cockpit and engine details, metal parts