Eduard 1/48 P-40E Warhawk Royal Class (2 Full Kits)

Eduard Royal Class 1/48 P-40E Warhawk & Kittyhawk Ia

The Eduard Royal Class edition of the 1/48 scale P-40E Warhawk brings a highly detailed and versatile plastic model kit of this iconic WWII fighter. This premium package includes two full kits, allowing modelers to build both a P-40E Warhawk and a P-40E-1 Kittyhawk Ia, with the flexibility to create any combination of the included 12 historical markings.

Marking Options (12 Total)

• United States (USAAF) – 7 options
• Australia (RAAF) – 2 options
• United Kingdom (RAF) – 1 option
• Canada (RCAF) – 1 option
• Soviet Union (VVS USSR) – 1 option

Kit Features

• Plastic Parts: Eduard
• Decals: Eduard
• Photo-Etched Parts: Pre-painted
• Resin Parts: Exhausts (1 type), wheels (2 types), seats with molded harnesses (2 types)
• Painting Masks: Included (including wheel well masking insert)
• Extras: P-40-themed poster & magnet sticker

Design & Engineering Highlights

Eduard has meticulously engineered this kit to ensure high accuracy and an effortless build. Special attention has been given to some of the challenging areas found in P-40 kits:

• Rear Side Windows – Designed to prevent glue marks on clear parts.
• Carburetor Air Intake – Features an insert part to eliminate fuselage seam lines inside the duct.
• Radiator Detail – Finely detailed radiator inlets on the lower nose section.
• Wheel Wells – Realistic surface detailing with the option to display either the internal structure or the fabric cover.

Customization & Detail Options

• Exhaust Types: Early round or later fishtail design
• Windshield Variants: Two options
• Cooling Flaps: Can be built open or closed, with cockpit lever adjusted accordingly
• Cockpit Details: Separate parts for landing gear & flap levers, two different right-side cockpit panels (for different radio configurations)
• Seats: American and “International” versions included
• Weaponry & Payload:
  • Three US 500lb bombs
  • One British 500lb bomb
  • Bazookas
  • Two types of drop tanks
  • Additional weaponry available via Eduard’s Brassin range

High-Quality Surface Detail

Eduard has applied its latest tooling technology, ensuring finely recessed panel lines, both raised and recessed rivets, and realistic locks and screws. Clear plastic parts are used for position and formation lights for added realism.

This Royal Class release combines historical accuracy, premium details, and a smooth building experience, making it a must-have for P-40 enthusiasts.

Enjoy the new P-40E Warhawk from Eduard!