Hughes XF-11. In 1939, Hughes Aircraft Used A Special Wooden Structure Which Strength Comparable To Steel For A Proposal Of Bomb

Aircraft model Hughes XF-11.
In 1939, Hughes Aircraft used a special wooden structure which strength comparable to steel for a proposal of bomber design, the model D-2.
The project interested USAAF because metal material was becoming a scare by the war.
In 1942, the D-2 was ordered under an attack aircraft designation XA-37.
Later it was considered as a night fighter XP-73.
In 1943, the wooden D-2 prototype was lost by fire accident in Hughe…

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Scale : 1:72
The 1:72 scale is ideal for model planes, military models and figures.
This means that the model is 72 times smaller than the actual object.
For example, a model 1:72 scale airplane measures 8 inches / 20cm in length if the real object measures 14.4 m (1440 cm).
The figures in the 1:72 scale measure about 1 inch / 2.5cm high.
Type of product : Airplane model kit
To build a plastic model airplane, you need the following tools:
– a cutter or cutting pliers
– and model glue.

You can also paint the model with a brush (acrylic or enamel paint).

The model consists of different parts to cut and assemble.

Construction time will vary depending on the number of parts.

An instruction manual is provided for you inside the box.
Paint and glue : To be bought separately
The tools, paints and glue are not provided.
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Reference : 2041
Other tags : ANIG2041 – ANIG241 – 241

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Airplane model kit – to be assembled and painted – Paint and glue to be bought separately
Scale : 1:72