Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA7904
Boeing P-12E Diecast Model
Boeing, X66W Prototype, Robert Short, China, 1932 |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Boeing P-12E | | 5" | | 7.5" |
Boeing built one Model 218 to test design features for the F4B-3 and P-12E aircraft. During testing it was designated an XP-925 registered as X66W c/n 1260. The US Army and Navy did testing of the aircraft using the registration NC66W. Robert Short was the pilot hired to help sell the X66W to China. In February 1932 while flying X66W Short engaged a Japanese flight of 3 bombers and 3 fighters. Short managed to down 1 bomber before being mortally wounded and the loss of the only Model 218.
Designed by Boeing in a private venture to replace the F3B and F2B, the F4B first flew on June 25, 1928. The F4B relied upon the same Wasp engine as its predecessor, but it was smaller and lighter and therefore performed better and could achieve greater speed. The F4B was flown by the Navy and by the US Army Corps, who designated it P-12. It was the US military's and Boeing's last wooden-winged biplane fighter. Only one F4B ever saw combat--a Model 281, flown by the Chinese, was shot down after it in turn shot down two Japanese aircraft. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:48 scale Boeing F4B/P-12 features exceptional craftsmanship and thoughtful design. The open cockpit provides for easy viewing of the cockpit interior with its pad-printed instrument panel, control stick and rudder pedals. Separately applied machine gun barrels can be seen inside deep channels on top of the fuselage. The small annular cowling surrounding the engine provides a clear view of the radial engine, and the cooling fins and pushrod on the cylinder heads can be seen behind the free-spinning metal propeller. Fine gage wire has been hand woven between simulated fabric stretched wings and engine exhaust pipes can be seen at the rear of the cowling.
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The Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
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.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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