Hobby Boss 81723 F-80A Shooting Star fighter (1/48) – Plastic Model Kit

The Hobby Boss 81723 F-80A Shooting Star fighter jet model in 1/48 scale is a high-quality proposition for military aviation enthusiasts and advanced modelers who appreciate faithfully recreated details. The F-80A Shooting Star was the first operational jet fighter designed by the United States and was widely used by the US Air Force during the Cold War and the Korean War (1950–1953). This aircraft played a groundbreaking role in aviation history, demonstrating new possibilities in air tactics thanks to its jet propulsion.

This model, manufactured by the renowned Hobby Boss company, stands out for its very high-quality workmanship and a large number of perfectly fitting components. Precisely reproduced skin, panel lines, cockpit, and landing gear make the finished model exceptionally realistic. The plastic used for production is injection molded, ensuring excellent detail quality and ease of working with the parts. The kit does not include resin add-ons or metal components; however, the detailed parts allow for an exceptionally authentic final effect.

• Scale: 1/48
• Country of origin: United States (USA)
• Historical period: Cold War, Korean War (years 1948–1955)
• Material: plastic (injection-molded plastic)
• Category: plastic model kit – military aircraft
• Length after assembly: approximately 21 cm
• Detailed decals to recreate various US Air Force painting schemes
• Accurately reproduced landing gear, cockpit interior with instrument panel, and underwing armament

The Hobby Boss 81723 F-80A Shooting Star fighter model in 1/48 scale is recommended for experienced modelers and military aviation collectors. Due to the relatively high number of parts and the need for precise assembly, the suggested difficulty level is 3 out of 5 – however, the model also presents a challenge for intermediate hobbyists looking to improve their skills.

This detailed model allows you to build a faithful replica of one of the iconic aircraft from the late 1940s and early 1950s, perfect for display in any collection of historic military aircraft.