Academy F8F-1/2 USS Tarawa (1/48) 12313
Academy F8F-1/2 USS (1/48) 12313
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Academy Plastic Model Kit
F8F-1/2 Bearcat USS Tarawa (1/48) 12313
This Academy 1/48 scale kit replicates the Grumman F8F-1/2 Bearcat as flown from the USS Tarawa. Known as one of the fastest piston-engined fighters ever built, the Bearcat entered service too late for combat in WWII but went on to serve with the US Navy in the late 1940s. This kit captures the sleek lines and aggressive stance of the aircraft with precision detail.
- 1/48 scale plastic model kit of the Grumman F8F-1/2 Bearcat
- Includes markings for USS Tarawa carrier operations
- Highly detailed cockpit and undercarriage
- Optional external fuel tanks and ordnance
- Accurate fuselage and wing surface detailing
- Perfect addition to post-war US Navy collections
Note: This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.
History:
The Grumman F8F Bearcat was designed as a lightweight, high-performance successor to the legendary F6F Hellcat. First delivered in 1945, it was intended to counter increasingly advanced Japanese fighters such as the A6M Zero and Ki-84. With unmatched climb rate and agility, the Bearcat proved itself as one of the finest piston-engined fighters ever built. Although it did not see combat in WWII, the F8F became a key aircraft in US Navy carrier squadrons during the post-war years. The USS Tarawa (CV-40), commissioned in 1945, operated Bearcats in frontline service, representing the transitional period between piston and jet-powered naval aviation.
Delivery Information
| Service | Estimated delivery time |
|---|---|
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| Royal Mail LQ | Aim for 2-3 working days |
| Royal Mail Express | Aim for 1-2 working days |
| APC Courier | Aim for next working day |
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| Free Delivery (£60+*) | 2-6 working days, conditions apply |
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