Home  |  What's New  |  Features  |  Gallery  |  Reviews  |  Reference  |  Forum  |

Finnish Brewster B-239 Engine & Exhaust

for the Hasegawa / Hobby2000 kit

S.B.S. Model, 1/72 scale

S u m m a r y :

Catalogue Number, Description and Price:

S.B.S. Model Item No. SBS7285 - Finnish Brewster B-239 Engine & Exhaust for the Hasegawa / Hobby2000 kit.

 

10.00 € plus shipping available online from S.B.S. Model

Scale:

1/72

Contents & Media

Four parts in in grey coloured 3d printed resin; instructions.

Review Type:

First Look.

Advantages:

Far superior detail to any plastic parts and should be adaptable to kits other than the named ones.

Disadvantages:

Care needed with painting instructions.

Conclusions:

A superior replacement for kit parts and therefore recommended to modellers of this variant of the Brewster B-239.

Reviewed by Graham Carter

FirstLook

 

This 3D printed engine is designed to fit the Hasegawa/Hobby 2000 kits but I can imagine that it might be adapted for such kits as the Airfix, Special Hobby and Hobby Boss kits as well.

 

 

The forty-four Finnish B-239s were referred to as Brewsters rather than the Buffalo name as used by most other users, and continued in use up until 1948, before being written off in 1953. In Finnish hands this aeroplane became one of the most successful combatants against Russian forces, one of them holding the record of being the highest-scoring airframe in aviation history with 42.5 kills.  They used a slightly different version of the 950hp Wright Cyclone R1820 engine in that it was designed to use lower octane fuel, but whether this altered the appearance of the engine I know not!

 



Coming in a strong little box, the four 3D printed parts are in a zip-lock bag securely wrapped in bubble wrap with a small instruction sheet. Nowhere on the box or sheet does it actually identify the name of the engine!

 

 

The printing of the parts is typical SBS, very fine and super-detailed with all the tiny gizmos on the face of the motor reproduced in all their glory and will benefit careful painting. Speaking of which, the detailed paint instructions are a bit confusing to follow and will require very careful study before applying paint - lots of arrows and colour labels to be deciphered. The four parts are the single surface engine face , two exhausts and a rear mount. 

 



If you are intending to build this variant of the Brewster B-239, then this is an excellent way of adding that extra detail to the cowling interior and will reward careful painting with your finest brushes and steadiest hand! A recommended accessory.

 

 

Conclusion

 

A superior replacement for kit parts and therefore recommended to modellers of this variant of the Brewster B-239.

Highly Recommended.

Thanks to SBS Model for the samples

Review Text and Images Copyright © 2025 by Graham Carter
Page Created 15 July, 2025
Last updated 15 July, 2025

Back to HyperScale Main Page

Back to Reviews Page

 

3