Arma Hobby 40014 P-400 Airacobra 1:48 Model Kit

Arma Hobby 40014 – P-400 Airacobra (1:48 Scale Model Kit)

A Rare American Fighter in British Camouflage

The P-400 Airacobra was the export version of the Bell P-39 — an innovative American fighter with a mid-mounted engine, tricycle landing gear, and nose-mounted cannon. Originally destined for British and French forces, many P-400s ended up with the USAAF in the early Pacific campaigns, still wearing British camouflage and serials. Though considered underpowered at high altitude, the Airacobra proved tough and effective in low-level combat over New Guinea and Guadalcanal, and later served with distinction in Soviet hands.

This newly tooled 1:48 scale kit from Arma Hobby recreates the exotic and often-overlooked P-400 with outstanding detail, build quality, and historical accuracy.

Kit Features:

• Precision-moulded plastic sprues with crisp detail

• Painting masks for canopy and wheels

• Steel nose weight balls for perfect balance

• Cartograf-printed decal sheet with 3 authentic USAAF options

• Tricycle undercarriage and distinctive six-stack exhaust layout

• Optional markings from 1942 Pacific operations at Milne Bay, Port Moresby, and Guadalcanal

Why You’ll Love It:

With its unusual layout, British-style camo, and colourful squadron nose art, the P-400 is a refreshing alternative to the usual WWII fighter line-up. Arma Hobby’s high-quality tooling and thoughtful engineering make this a rewarding build — especially for modellers seeking something distinctive from the early war in the Pacific.

Arma Hobby 40014 – P-400 Airacobra (1:48 Scale Model Kit)

A Rare American Fighter in British Camouflage

The P-400 Airacobra was the export version of the Bell P-39 — an innovative American fighter with a mid-mounted engine, tricycle landing gear, and nose-mounted cannon. Originally destined for British and French forces, many P-400s ended up with the USAAF in the early Pacific campaigns, still wearing British camouflage and serials. Though considered underpowered at high altitude, the Airacobra proved tough and effective in low-level combat over New Guinea and Guadalcanal, and later served with distinction in Soviet hands.

This newly tooled 1:48 scale kit from Arma Hobby recreates the exotic and often-overlooked P-400 with outstanding detail, build quality, and historical accuracy.

Kit Features:

• Precision-moulded plastic sprues with crisp detail

• Painting masks for canopy and wheels

• Steel nose weight balls for perfect balance

• Printed decal sheet with 3 authentic USAAF options

• Tricycle undercarriage and distinctive six-stack exhaust layout

• Optional markings from 1942 Pacific operations at Milne Bay, Port Moresby, and Guadalcanal

Why You’ll Love It:

With its unusual layout, British-style camo, and colourful squadron nose art, the P-400 is a refreshing alternative to the usual WWII fighter line-up. Arma Hobby’s high-quality tooling and thoughtful engineering make this a rewarding build — especially for modellers seeking something distinctive from the early war in the Pacific.