1/32 Hasegawa P-40E Warhawk 8879

The P-40 series was deployed in all battlefields of World War II as the main fighter plane of not only the U.S. Army Air Corps but also the Allied forces. It was used for ground attacks and anti-bomber combat because it was easy to mass-produce, easy to handle, and durable . The P-40E was the first mass-produced model, with a total of about 2,300 units produced. Compared to the previous D type, it has stronger armor and armaments and is more practical. The kit is made of parts that pursue accuracy of the external shape and ease of assembly. The windshield can be opened or closed. The front and rear parts of the windshield are integrated with the fuselage panel and molded in clear, making them easy to glue and giving them a beautiful finish. A pilot figure part in a seated position is included. Two types of decals are included from aircraft belonging to the U.S. Army Air Corps.
Decals (markings):

• 49th Fighter Group, 9th Fighter Squadron, Lt. John D. Landers, ET601: Texas Longhorn (New Guinea, 1942)
• 23rd Fighter Group, 76th Fighter Squadron, Commander, Major Edward F. Rector, Aircraft “104” (China: July 1942)