1/72 B-239 BUFFALO "FINNISH AIR FORCE ACES" by Hasegawa delivers a detailed WWII fighter model kit for scale model hobby builders focused on aviation history and combat aircraft collections.
Featuring:
- Finnish Air Force Ace markings: Includes historically inspired camouflage and insignia used by top scoring pilots during the Winter War and Continuation War.
- Refined Brewster design: Captures the B-239 export variant with improved engine performance and Finnish modifications.
- Accurate cockpit detail: Includes pilot station layout and canopy framing suited to early-war fighter configuration.
Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Length: 11.5 cm
- Width: 14.2 cm
- Height: 3.8 cm
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: 1/72
- Manufacturer: Hasegawa
- Model: B-239 Buffalo "Finnish Air Force Aces"
- Parts count: Approx. 60+
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic
- Assembly: Required
- Paint/Glue: Required (not included)
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Pilot Figures: Not Included
Perfect for: WWII aircraft enthusiasts, Finnish Air Force history fans, and scale model hobby builders who enjoy classic fighter aircraft subjects, backed by Hobbyco’s trusted service and fast shipping.
Why this kit matters
The Brewster B-239 Buffalo was an export variant of the American-built F2A Buffalo, supplied to Finland during the early stages of the Second World War. While considered underperforming in other theatres, it achieved remarkable success in Finnish service due to lighter armament load, improved maintenance, and skilled pilot tactics.
Finnish pilots achieved high victory-to-loss ratios using the B-239 during the Winter War and Continuation War against Soviet forces. The aircraft became a symbol of Finnish air combat effectiveness and is closely associated with several notable fighter aces.
How to use it
Build using plastic cement, modelling cutters, and fine brushes for camouflage and markings. Paint is required for authentic Finnish Air Force schemes. Display as part of a WWII fighter aircraft collection.
This is a plastic model kit. Assembly, paint, and glue are required. It is not a toy.