1/72 P-26 "Peashooter" Pre war
The KPM 1/72 P-26 "Peashooter" Pre-War is a model of the iconic American fighter aircraft of the interwar era that served in the USAAC in colorful pre-war paint schemes. The Peashooter was the U.S. Army's first all-metal single-plane fighter and a symbol of the technological transition of the 1930s. The kit features accurate shapes, fine paneling and attractive pre-World War II era markings.
The Boeing P-26 "Peashooter" pioneered a new generation of American fighters in the 1930s - the first all-metal USAAC monoplane to replace the traditional biplane. The open cockpit, rigid landing gear and simple, aerodynamically clean shapes reflected a period of rapid technical development, with the aircraft becoming an iconic intermediateIts distinctive pre-war paintwork with bright colours and decorative stripes made it an icon of the inter-war years. The P-26 served in USAAC Continental units as a basic fighter type, participating in the training of newpilots and became a prominent symbol of the U.S. Air Force before the advent of modern World War II machines.
The Prostějov 1/72 scale kit faithfully captures the Peashooter's characteristic proportions, including the detailed open cockpit, solid landing gear and typical wing and fuselage shape. The fine rip paneling, clean mouldings and uncluttered construction allow for easy construction, while the pre-war markings give the model a very attractive appearance. This is an ideal addition to collections of interwar aircraft and models in the USAAC's colorful pre-war schemes.
The package does not include the paint or glue needed for assembly.
| Category: | Aircraft 1/72 |
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| EAN: | 8592942105179 |
| Nationality: | USA |
| Period: | World War II |
| Scale: | 1/72 |
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