{"product_id":"special-hobby-1-48-imam-romeo-ro-57bis-italian-fighter-bomber-plastic-model-kit","title":"SPECIAL HOBBY 1\/48 IMAM (Romeo) Ro-57bis \"Italian Fighter Bomber Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIAL HOBBY 1\/48 IMAM (Romeo) Ro-57bis Italian Fighter-Bomber Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e1\/48 scale injection-moulded plastic model kit of the IMAM Ro-57bis Italian fighter-bomber.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes three sprues of grey plastic parts and one clear sprue. Plastic parts are complemented by resin detail parts and photo-etched metal components. Decals are included for three aircraft in fighter-bomber configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe IMAM Ro.57bis represents the modified version of the Italian twin-engine Ro.57, adapted for fighter-bomber operations with reinforced armament and provisions for external bomb loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eScale: 1\/48\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eInjection-moulded plastic model kit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree grey plastic sprues\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne clear parts sprue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eResin detail parts included\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhoto-etched metal parts included\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecals for three aircraft in fighter-bomber configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the few Italian twin-engine fighter types in kit form\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe IMAM Ro.57 was a single-seat, twin-engine low-wing aircraft powered by two FIAT A-74 RC.38 radial engines. It featured mixed construction with wooden wings covered in plywood and a metal fuselage covered in duralumin. Initially designed as a fighter, it was found to be underperforming in comparison to contemporary Regia Aeronautica aircraft and was later adapted for ground attack and dive-bombing roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ro.57bis variant featured modifications including strengthened armament, provision for up to 500 kg of external bombs under the fuselage and wings, and the addition of aerodynamic braking surfaces for dive-bombing. Limited service use occurred within the Regia Aeronautica during 1943, primarily in interceptor and attack units.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPECIAL HOBBY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46622031642785,"sku":"SH-48075","price":83.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/9754\/files\/SH48075_1.jpg?v=1782715559","url":"https:\/\/www.hearnshobbies.com\/products\/special-hobby-1-48-imam-romeo-ro-57bis-italian-fighter-bomber-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Hearns Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}