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1/72 Hawker Typhoon 1B |
  
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1/72 Hawker Typhoon 1B |
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Description This is a 1/72 Hawker Typhoon IB Plastic Model Kit from Academy.
Facts Conceived by Sydney Camm to supersede the Hurricane as a fighter-interceptor, the Typhoon became famous as a low level ground attack aircraft. This was thanks to it's heavy cannon armament and ability to carry up to 2000lbs of bombs or 8 rocket projectiles. The Typhoon was powered by a unique H-configured 24 cylinder Napier-Sabre engine rated at over 2,000 horsepower. Typhoons played an important role in the D-Day invasions in Normandy with their attacks on German shipping and armour.
Features 1/72nd scale kit for static display
53 parts molded in medium grey and clear with fine recessed panel lines Detailed cockpit features armour plate, seat, instrument panel, gunsight, and rudder pedals Detailed radiator assembly Kit builds a tear drop canopy Typhoon - canopy may be posed open or closed. Optional 3-blade and 4-blade propellers Includes 8 underwing rockets and launchers Includes One 1/72 Hawker Typhoon IB Plastic Aircraft Kit
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Specifications Scale: 1/72
Length: 5.3" (13.5cm) Wingspan: 6.9" (17.6cm) Markings One decal sheet with markings for 2 aircraft
1: Typhoon Ib, MN582/HH-A, 175 Sqdn, Royal Air Force, August 1944 2: Typhoon Ib, SW493/DP-S, 193 Sqdn, Royal Air Force, August 1945 Airframe Colors 1 & 2: Top: Ocean Grey/Dk Green camouflage; Bottom: Sky Grey Additional Paints Required British Interior Grey Green, Black, Yellow, White, Red, Sky Requires Hobby Knife
Paint Brushes Paint (See MARKING OPTIONS) Sandpaper Liquid Plastic Cement - for major components (Testors, TENAX 7R) White Glue - for clear parts (Odourless CA or TENAX 7R) Thick Plastic Cement - for detail parts (CA or Tube Type) Nice-to-Have Tools: Needle File Set, Sprue Cutter (see XURON), and Airbrush. Others Also Ordered
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