{"product_id":"23312-special-hobby-72331-cac-ca-35-wirraway-quotfirst-blood-over-rabaulquot","title":"Special Hobby 72331 CAC CA-3\/5 Wirraway \"First Blood over Rabaul\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eSpecial Hobby 72331 CAC CA-3\/5 Wirraway \"First Blood over Rabaul\" – plastic model kit 1:72\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    We present a high-quality plastic model kit \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Hobby 72331 CAC CA-3\/5 Wirraway \"First Blood over Rabaul\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in the popular \u003cstrong\u003e1:72 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a precision set intended for demanding historical modelers wishing to recreate the legendary Australian combat aircraft from the WWII era. The kit includes carefully sculpted, high-grade plastic parts enabling you to build a highly detailed miniature of the Wirraway, the key fighter and trainer of the Royal Australian Air Force.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical overview of the CAC CA-3\/5 Wirraway\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The CAC Wirraway is an Australian multipurpose aircraft – trainer and combat plane, created by Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) under license from the American North American NA-16. The CAC CA-3 and CA-5 were among the first Wirraway series to take part in direct air combat during the \u003cstrong\u003eNew Guinea campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e. This aircraft is best known for the events of February 6, 1942, when the crew of a CA-5 Wirraway shot down a Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero over \u003cstrong\u003eRabaul\u003c\/strong\u003e. This was the first documented case of an enemy aircraft being shot down during air combat by the Royal Australian Air Force in WWII history.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia (RAAF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical period:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II (1939–1945)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e high-quality polystyrene plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e detailed plastic sprues, historical decals, clear assembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd-ons:\u003c\/strong\u003e no resin or metal parts included, set intended for further customization – aftermarket accessories compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eRecommendation and difficulty level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Hobby CAC CA-3\/5 Wirraway\u003c\/strong\u003e model is a must-have for military aviation enthusiasts and collectors of Australian WWII equipment. It is recommended for both intermediate and experienced modelers – we rate the difficulty as \u003cstrong\u003e3 out of 5\u003c\/strong\u003e. The included instruction manual and high-quality decals help give the miniature an authentic appearance.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    It is an excellent choice for historical modeling enthusiasts wishing to expand their collection with a rarely seen model of an Australian aircraft with a unique combat history over the Pacific.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Special Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54720304152910,"sku":"SH72331","price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/9bd05d33e1d71f1b33b0180661372ab4.jpg?v=1755497064","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.de\/en\/products\/23312-special-hobby-72331-cac-ca-35-wirraway-quotfirst-blood-over-rabaulquot","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}