{"product_id":"9715-special-hobby-48116-seafire-f-mkxv-far-east-service-148","title":"Special Hobby 48116 Seafire F Mk.XV Far East Service 1\/48","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eSpecial Hobby 48116 Seafire F Mk.XV Far East Service (1\/48)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Hobby 48116 Seafire F Mk.XV Far East Service\u003c\/strong\u003e model in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/48\u003c\/strong\u003e scale is a high-quality plastic model kit designed for enthusiasts interested in military aviation of the Second World War and early postwar years. This kit represents the British carrier-based naval fighter Seafire F Mk.XV, one of the most advanced Spitfire variants adapted for Royal Navy aircraft carrier operations.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eScale and materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003escale: 1\/48\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ematerial: high-quality plastic (injection-moulded polystyrene)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ethe kit includes clear parts for the canopy as well as some resin details and photo-etched elements (if provided by the manufacturer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Seafire F Mk.XV was developed in response to the Royal Navy's need for a more powerful, better armed and Pacific-ready naval fighter. Based on the Spitfire Mk.XII design, the Mk.XV featured reinforced landing gear and an arrestor hook, as well as the Rolls-Royce Griffon VI engine, allowing for impressive performance under combat conditions. These aircraft were mainly used by the United Kingdom, with emphasis on service in the Far East during the final months of World War II and the postwar period.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eApplication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Seafire F Mk.XV saw combat operations during missions against Japanese forces, providing crucial support to the British Pacific Fleet. Its undoubted advantage was adaptation to carrier requirements and high effectiveness in air combat against enemy aircraft both during World War II and shortly after its end.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eKit contents and difficulty level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003edetailed plastic parts with finely engraved panel lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003edecals for several Far East marking variants\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eclear assembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eclear parts for the canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic model kit\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/5 (for intermediate and advanced modelers)\u003cbr\u003e\n    The kit does not include glue or paints – these need to be purchased separately.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eRecommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    We recommend the \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Hobby 48116 Seafire F Mk.XV Far East Service (1\/48)\u003c\/strong\u003e to both collectors of British military aircraft and those passionate about naval aviation. It is a challenge for modelers who appreciate realistic details and the unique Far East theme of the end of World War II.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Special Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54719926305102,"sku":"SH48116","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/40ccebbd4a9686b2c5187cebb4600a91.jpg?v=1755485966","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.de\/en\/products\/9715-special-hobby-48116-seafire-f-mkxv-far-east-service-148","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}