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1/72 Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawk |
  
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1/72 Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawk |
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Description This is a 1/72 Scale Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawk Plastic Model Aircraft Kit from Airfix. Skill Level 1 for Ages 8 and Up.
Facts The Kittyhawk was first used in the Western Desert as a single seat fighter bomber during WWII. Originating from the earlier Tomahawk, the American Kittyhawk was ordered for the RAF and became operational in the Western Desert in 1942. Powered by a 1150 hp Allison V-1710 engine, she was capable of a speed of 362 mph at 15,000 ft. and a service ceiling of 34,300 feet. The range with drop tank was 650 miles. Armament included 6 x 5-inch machine guns plus provision for 1000 lbs. of bombs.
Features 33 plastic pieces molded to sprue trees.
Body pieces are molded in grey. Clear pieces are included for the canopy. Single cockpit design with included pilot figure. Recessed panel lines give authentic look. Detailed landing gear and drop tank. Waterslide decals. Detailed pictorial instructions. Includes One 1/72 Scale Plastic Curtis P40E Kittyhawk Model Aircraft Kit.
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Specifications Scale: 1:72
Length: 2.07" (132mm) Wingspan: 6.08" (158mm) Markings One decal sheet with markings for two aircraft
1: Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawk, No. 112 Squadron, RAF, Western Desert, North Africa, Mid 1942. Body Colors -Humbrol Paint Numbers 24, 29, 33, 53, 56, 60, 61, 78, 94, 96, 98, 157, 171. 2: Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawk, No. 77 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Livingstone, Australia, Late November 1942. Body Colors -Humbrol Paint Numbers 24, 29, 33, 34, 53, 56, 61, 78, 89, 96, 98, 149, 170, 171. Requires Assembly
Cement Hobby Knife or Sprue Cutter Tweezers Water for Waterslide Decals Paint: (See MARKING OPTIONS) Paint Brushes Pin Vise or Drill Glue Tips or Toothpicks Adult Supervision Comments CAUTION: Due to choking hazards, keep small parts away from children ages 3 and under.
All Airfix models display a Skill Level on the packaging. The levels range from 1 (beginners) to 4 (experienced modelers). Others Also Ordered
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