{"product_id":"arxa05130a","title":"Airfix 1\/48 P-40B warhawk - A05130A","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild one of the most recognizable early-war American fighters with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAirfix 1\/48 Curtiss P-40B Warhawk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowered by the Allison V-1710 engine, the early P-40B featured the distinctive short, pointed nose that set it apart from later Warhawk variants. The type saw combat during the opening stages of World War II and became especially famous through its service with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Volunteer Group (AVG) “Flying Tigers”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in China.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAirfix’s 1\/48 kit captures the characteristic lines of the early Warhawk with detailed surface features, a well-appointed cockpit and a variety of optional-position parts. 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