Special Hobby 32064 F2A-1 Buffalo "The first in US service" 1/32

The Special Hobby 32064 F2A-1 Buffalo "The first in US service" plastic model kit is a unique offering for modelers passionate about military aviation from the World War II era. The kit has been developed in the popular and detailed 1:32 scale, depicting the first carrier-based Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo fighter in US Navy service. This model allows you to recreate the historical details of the aircraft that opened a new chapter in American aviation history, as the first monoplane fighter regularly used on US Navy aircraft carriers.

The F2A-1 Buffalo entered operational service around 1939-1940. It was notable for its innovative design at the time—a fully metal low-wing monoplane with retractable landing gear and an enclosed cockpit. The USA was both the main and first user of the F2A-1 version, and these aircraft were used, among others, by VF-3 squadrons aboard the USS Saratoga. Although the Buffalo was quickly replaced by more advanced fighters, its presence played an important role in the early stages of World War II in the Pacific.

• Model scale: 1/32
• Country of use: United States
• Period of use: World War II (introduced into service in 1939-1940)
• Material: precisely manufactured high-quality plastic
• Unique cockpit details, landing gear, and external weathering traces consistent with historical documentation
• Included in the kit: richly decorated decals, clear plastic parts, photo-etched parts for detailed finishing of the interior and external details
• Category: plastic model kit
• Recommended modeling glue and paints available separately

We recommend the Special Hobby F2A-1 Buffalo "The first in US service" both to intermediate and experienced modelers. The kit features an excellent level of detail and the high-quality sprues characteristic of Special Hobby, making it an ideal addition to any early 1940s fighter aircraft collection. We rate the build difficulty as 4/5—due to the precise details, requiring experience in part processing, fitting, and assembly of photo-etched components. It also serves as a perfect base for customization and personal upgrades for the most demanding modelers.