1/48 Vultee P-66 Vanguard
$79.00
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■Product Description
Introducing the new 1/48 Varty P-66 Vanguard from Ukraine's Drawings. The kit includes painting mask stickers, photo-etched parts, and four types of decals (Republic of China Air Force, US Army Air Force x 2 each). When completed, the aircraft will be approximately 180mm in length and 228mm in wingspan.
The Vanguard was a single-seat export fighter developed and manufactured by Varty of the United States just before World War II. Its internal designation was "V-48," and the first prototype, which had a narrowed nose like that of a liquid-cooled engine aircraft in an attempt to reduce air resistance, made its maiden flight in September 1939. The Swedish military ordered 144 of the aircraft, which had its nose returned to a normal configuration and was internally designated "V-48C," as "J10," but exports to Sweden were prohibited by the Lend-Lease Act enacted in 1941, immediately after production of the ordered aircraft was completed. Therefore, the US military deployed approximately 50 of these aircraft as "P-66s" to fighter training squadrons, and the remaining approximately 100 were supplied to Canada via Britain as Lend-Lease aircraft under the nickname "Vanguard." Upon their retirement in February 1942, these aircraft were to be supplied to the Republic of China Air Force, but many were lost in accidents during transport or during training, and only a small number were actually received by the National Revolutionary Army. The aircraft that were deployed in combat engaged in battles with Japanese aircraft, but most were lost in Japanese air raids while parked, and they were retired without achieving any significant combat results.
■Product Specifications
Manufacturer: Drawings (Beaver Corporation Baumann)
Item No: DWS48053
Scale: 1/48
JAN: 4820237050953
■Notes
*Due to manufacturer circumstances, the expected arrival month and the actual product specifications may change. Please understand in advance.
1/48 Vultee P-66 Vanguard
$79.00
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Product Weight: 0.25 kg
Introducing the new 1/48 Varty P-66 Vanguard from Ukraine's Drawings. The kit includes painting mask stickers, photo-etched parts, and four types of decals (Republic of China Air Force, US Army Air Force x 2 each). When completed, the aircraft will be approximately 180mm in length and 228mm in wingspan.
The Vanguard was a single-seat export fighter developed and manufactured by Varty of the United States just before World War II. Its internal designation was "V-48," and the first prototype, which had a narrowed nose like that of a liquid-cooled engine aircraft in an attempt to reduce air resistance, made its maiden flight in September 1939. The Swedish military ordered 144 of the aircraft, which had its nose returned to a normal configuration and was internally designated "V-48C," as "J10," but exports to Sweden were prohibited by the Lend-Lease Act enacted in 1941, immediately after production of the ordered aircraft was completed. Therefore, the US military deployed approximately 50 of these aircraft as "P-66s" to fighter training squadrons, and the remaining approximately 100 were supplied to Canada via Britain as Lend-Lease aircraft under the nickname "Vanguard." Upon their retirement in February 1942, these aircraft were to be supplied to the Republic of China Air Force, but many were lost in accidents during transport or during training, and only a small number were actually received by the National Revolutionary Army. The aircraft that were deployed in combat engaged in battles with Japanese aircraft, but most were lost in Japanese air raids while parked, and they were retired without achieving any significant combat results.
■Product Specifications
Manufacturer: Drawings (Beaver Corporation Baumann)
Item No: DWS48053
Scale: 1/48
JAN: 4820237050953
■Notes
*Due to manufacturer circumstances, the expected arrival month and the actual product specifications may change. Please understand in advance.
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Please be sure to read the "Pre-order Notes" before placing a pre-order.