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Description This is a 1/72 Plastic Gruman EA-6B Prowler U.S.Navy and Marines Electronic Warfare Aircraft by Hasegawa. For collectors ages 13 and older, though recommended for adult collectors.
Facts The Gruman EA-6B Prowler is a U.S. Navy and Marine electronic warfare aircraft. The EA-6A is utilized by the U.S. Marine Corps to interfere with enemy radar and for reconnaissance, and has been more successful in fulfilling its role than was ever anticipated. The aircraft came about as a result of requirements for an effective electronic counter measures platform, and was developed based on the EA-6A Prowler which had already shown its worth in that role. Delivery of the aircraft began in 1971, and it's being utilized in carrier borne roles and with the Marine Corps as the successor to the EA-6A.
Features 83 total light gray plastic pieces which are molded to sprue trees.
Clear pieces for the cockpit window. Dual cockpit window which raises. Three bombs. Recessed Panel lines give authentic look. Four-seater cockpit. Turbo engines. Unique radar devices. Detailed cockpit and landing gear. Waterslide decals. Decals detailing the cockpit interior. Detailed pictorial instructions with specs for actual plane. Includes One 1/72 Plastic Gruman EA-6B Prowler Aircraft.
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Product Information
Specifications Scale: 1/72
Length: 11-1/4" (28.7cm) Wingspan: 8-3/4" (28.9cm) Markings One decal sheet with markings for two different aircrafts
1: VMAQ-2 MARINES, CY 160432, Playboy Bunny Logo, Star Insignia with Red Stripe. 2: USS Midway NAVY VAQ-136, NF 160789, Star Insignia with Red Stripe, Armor Glove Insignia, Lightning Bolts. Airframe Colours -Smoke Gray, Light Gray, White, Radome, Flat Black. Detail Colours -Black, Red, Yellow, Silver, Steel, Aircraft Gray, Middle Stone, Burnt Iron, Tire Black, Clear Red, Clear Blue, Wine Red, Blue. Requires Assembly
Cement Modeling Scissors Cutter or File Tweezers Water for Decals Cotton Swab or Dry Cloth 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.
Ballast not included with kit. Recommended paints are Gunze Sangyo Aqueous Hobby Color, or Mr. Color Others Also Ordered
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