{"product_id":"15241-special-hobby-48138-supermarine-seafire-mkiii-aeronavale-amp-irish-air-corps-148","title":"Special Hobby 48138 Supermarine Seafire Mk.III Aeronavale \u0026amp; Irish Air Corps (1\/48)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eSpecial Hobby 48138 Supermarine Seafire Mk.III Aeronavale \u0026 Irish Air Corps (1\/48) – Plastic assembly model kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Hobby 48138 Supermarine Seafire Mk.III\u003c\/strong\u003e model in \u003cstrong\u003e1:48 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly detailed plastic assembly kit representing a carrier-based fighter based on the legendary Supermarine Spitfire design. The Seafire Mk.III variant presented here was widely used by naval aviation not only in the United Kingdom, but also by forces such as the French naval air arm \u003cstrong\u003eAéroNavale\u003c\/strong\u003e and the Irish military aviation \u003cstrong\u003eIrish Air Corps\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical and Technical Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Supermarine Seafire Mk.III appeared during \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e, introducing solutions that made it possible for the classic Spitfire design to operate from aircraft carriers (folding wings, reinforced undercarriage, tailhook). This aircraft played an important role in Allied operations in the Mediterranean and the Far East. The French Aéronavale took over Seafire Mk.III aircraft after the war, using them aboard carriers during the conflicts in Indochina (late 1940s and early 1950s), while in Ireland, they served mainly for training and patrol duties in the post-war period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eKit Contents and Level of Detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: \u003cstrong\u003e1:48\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCountries of operation: United Kingdom, France, Ireland\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePeriod of use: \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II, post-war period\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Injection-molded plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit components:\u003c\/strong\u003e detailed plastic sprues, clear canopy, decals for Aeronavale and Irish Air Corps variants\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eColor assembly instructions, accessible even for intermediate modellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAssembly difficulty level: \u003cstrong\u003e3\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e – requires precision, but achievable for intermediate and ambitious beginners\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis kit is especially recommended for fans of naval aviation history and collectors of carrier-based aircraft. Thanks to its high level of detail and carefully chosen markings, the set allows you to recreate less popular – but historically significant – Seafire variants. The kit will appeal to both intermediate and more experienced modellers looking for original topics for their collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy is it worth it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Special Hobby 48138 is an example of a high-quality self-assembly model that combines modelling passion with learning history. It offers details that enthusiasts will appreciate and numerous marking options, ensuring the model stands out in any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Special Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54720051020110,"sku":"SH48138","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/f7a310607120c3bc0df893c1ae11e751.jpg?v=1755489876","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.es\/en\/products\/15241-special-hobby-48138-supermarine-seafire-mkiii-aeronavale-amp-irish-air-corps-148","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}