ACY1664   Academy Plastics   1/72 Hawker Typhoon 1B 

TECH NOTES
       This is a 1/72 Hawker Typhoon IB Plastic Model Kit from Academy.

  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

MARKING
OPTIONS:  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

INCLUDES: One 1/72 Hawker Typhoon IB Plastic Aircraft Kit

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.

SPECS:    Scale:    1/72
          Length:   5.3" (13.5cm)
          Wingspan: 6.9" (17.6cm)
                                                                    

|  Airplanes & Helicopters  |   Cars & Trucks  |   Miscellaneous  |  Military  |  Ships  |  Accessories  |  Glues  |  Paints  |  Search  |