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         This is a 1/72 SR-71A Blackbird Plastic Model Aircraft Kit.
     Skill Level 2 for ages 10 to Adult, Intermediate to Advanced Modelers.

Prototype Information:
  Manufacturer: Lockheed, USA
  Name: SR-71A Blackbird
  Description: The SR-71 was developed by Lockheed's "Skunk Works" to replace
   the U-2 high altitude spyplane which had become vulnerable to interception
   by surface-to-air missiles. The SR-71 is very fast and with a top speed in
   excess of 2100mph it still holds many world speed records. In the early '90s
   the SR-71 fleet was mothballed but several aircraft have been reactivated by
   the continuing need for a manned reconnaissance capability.

FEATURES: Detailed 1/72nd scale for static display only
          Markings included for one USAF aircraft
          66 parts in black and clear plastic with raised panel lines
          One piece cockpit tub with separate instrument panels, seats, and
            seated pilot and observer figures.  Optional position canopies.
          Detailed landing gear and wheel wells, exhaust nozzles
            and intake cones
          Includes D-21 reconnaisance drone with ground trolley
MARKING
OPTIONS:  Decal Options and Colour Schemes:
          Single sheet of decals which contains national insignia,
            stencils and ID codes for 2 aircraft.
          1: Lockheed SR-71A, S/N 17978 w/ Playboy Bunny logo on vertical fins
          2: Lockheed SR-71A, S/N 17955 CIA machine w/ Skunkworks logo on fins
            Both aircraft are painted overall flat black
          Additional Paints Required:
            Flat: Black, White, Olive Drab, Grey, Red, Yellow
            Gloss: Silver, Orange

INCLUDES: One 1/72 SR-71A Blackbird Plastic Model Aircraft Kit.

REQUIRES: Paint (See MARKING OPTIONS)
          Basic tools: Hobby knife, paint brushes, sandpaper.
          Nice-to-have tools: Needle file set, sprue cutter (see XURON),
            airbrush and associated accessories
          Adhesives:
            Major components - liquid plastic cement (Testors, TENAX 7R)
            Clear parts - White glue, odourless CA, or TENAX 7R
            Detail parts - CA or tube-type (thick) plastic cement.

SPECS:    Scale:   1/72nd
          Length:   18.5"
          Wingspan: 9.25"
                                                                     4/8/98 RDT
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