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Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA7004 F2A Buffalo Diecast Model Netherlands East Indies Army Air Corps, Lt.Deibel, Batavia, Java Island, 1942, (B339C) Limited Edition 1:48 Scale     Length     Width Brewster F2A Buffalo     6.5"     8.75" The Dutch B339C and D were basically a version of the F2A-2 without the arrestor hook and a few other naval add ons. This version also came equipped with a large fixed tail wheel a 10-foot 3-inch uncuffed Curtiss Electric propeller. The armament was a bit different from the B and E versions having only 2 x .303 inch 7.7 mm guns along with 2 x .50 inch 12 mm guns instead of 4 x .50 inch 12 mm guns. Although ordered with armored glass wind-screens, reflector gun sights, self-sealing fuel tanks and gun heaters most planes arrived from the factory with any of these items installed. Over time these parts were made available and were installed in the field. A shortage of Wright Cyclone engines forced the Dutch to supply Brewster with 24 used engines to go with the forty-eight new engines Brewster had. The planes produced with used 1100 hp engines were designated “C” and the new 1200 hp engine models were “D”. Lt. August G. Deibel was a member of the ML-KNIL, Royal Dutch East Indies Military Aviation. With 3 confirmed kills, himself shot down twice and wounded twice he received the Militaire Willemsorde (highest Dutch decoration, only given for extreme high bravery during wartime). Limited Edition of 1500 pieces worldwide. Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series The Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Hobby Master offer the more price-sensitive collector a cheaper alternative to models from leading manufacturers like Corgi and Century Wings. Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals. Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors. Hinged extending/retracting landing gear. Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads. [See more Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series products] Brewster F2A Buffalo Designed to meet a 1936 US Navy requirement for a new carrier-based fighter, the F2A was first flown in December, 1937. [See more Brewster F2A Buffalo products]