{"product_id":"modelsvit-4808-plastic-model-aicraft-kit-scale-1-48-xp-55-ascender","title":"Modelsvit 4808 Plastic model aircraft kit Scale 1:48 XP-55 Ascender","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eplastic model aircraft kit\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/48 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e produced by ModelSvit. The model represents an experimental United States fighter aircraft developed during the 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe XP-55 Ascender was a prototype fighter designed with an unconventional canard configuration, featuring forward-mounted control surfaces and a rear-mounted propeller. Developed as part of a program to explore alternative fighter designs, it remains one of the more distinctive experimental aircraft of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eXP-55 Ascender - Experimental Fighter Aircraft\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe aircraft’s layout differs from conventional fighters, with a pusher propeller and swept wings combined with a canard foreplane. This configuration gives the XP-55 a unique appearance and makes it a notable subject in collections focused on prototype and experimental aviation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor modelers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aircraft with unconventional layouts benefit from careful alignment of wings and control surfaces during assembly. It is often helpful to complete the main airframe and painting before attaching delicate elements such as landing gear and propeller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e141 plastic parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear canopy parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecal sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainting guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaints and glue are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eModel Kit Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e ModelSvit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel (SKU):\u003c\/strong\u003e MSVIT4808\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aircraft Model Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Experimental fighter aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject country:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1940s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New in Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit description:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eaircraft model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/modelsvit\"\u003eModelSvit\u003c\/a\u003e belongs to the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aircraft-model-kits\"\u003eAircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e category and is presented in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aircraft-model-kits-scale-1-48\"\u003e1\/48 scale aircraft model kits\u003c\/a\u003e for experimental aviation subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MODELSVIT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44339976798390,"sku":"MSVIT4808","price":43.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/6405\/2662\/files\/1_b9544c43-f05e-4156-8363-a4cda18cfaed.jpg?v=1761046832","url":"https:\/\/plastic-models-kits.com\/products\/modelsvit-4808-plastic-model-aicraft-kit-scale-1-48-xp-55-ascender","provider":"Plastic Models Kits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}