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Special Hobby 1:48 L-4/NE-1 Grasshopper 'Pacific Warriors' Plastic Model Kit
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Special Hobby 1:48 L-4/NE-1 Grasshopper 'Pacific Warriors' Plastic Model Kit

$49.95
SKU:
SH-48239
Scale:
1:48
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The Special Hobby 48239 is a 1:48 scale L-4/NE-1 Grasshopper "Pacific Warriors" plastic model kit. Released in 2024, this detailed aircraft kit captures the basic liaison and battlefield observation monoplane used during World War II and subsequent conflicts. 
 
Specifications & Features:
  • Scale: 1:48 scale model
  • Plastic Components: The kit features two sprues of grey styrene parts alongside one sprue of clear parts for the extensive greenhouse cockpit windows.
  • Multimedia Upgrades: The kit includes a dedicated photo-etched (PE) fret for fine cockpit accents, seat harnesses, and exterior details, along with an instrument panel film dial sheet.
  • Build Variations: Modelers can optionally position the cockpit entry door open to showcase the intricate radio gear, bulkheads, and interior layout. Glue and paints are not included. 
Decal Options & Markings:
The kit comes with a premium decal sheet providing markings for four distinct Pacific operators:
  • US Marine Corps Aviation: A Piper NE-1 variant belonging to the 1st Provisional Observation Group (August 1944, Pavuvu Island) painted in a striking blue-over-grey scheme.
  • Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF): An L-4 Grasshopper from No. 4 Squadron RAAF (1944, New Guinea) wearing traditional Olive Green over grey.
  • US Army: An L-4 Grasshopper serving in Bougainville (1944) finished in Olive Green over grey.
  • Royal Netherlands East Indies Army Air Force (ML-KNIL): An L-4 variant from 17 VARWA ML-KNIL (1947) deployed during the post-WWII Indonesian National Revolution.
 

 

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