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  This is a 1:72 Plastic Gruman EA-6B Prowler U.S.Navy and Marines Electronic
                      Warfare Aircraft by Hasegawa.
   For collectors ages 13 and older, though recommended for adult collectors.

     The Gruman EA-6B Prowler is a US Navy and Marine electronic warfare
aircraft. The EA-6A is utilized by the US Marine Corps to interfere with
enemy radar and for reconnaissance, and has been more successful in fulfilling
its role than was ever anticipated. The aircraft came about as a result of
requirements for an effective electronic counter measures platform, and was
developed based on the EA-6A Prowler which had already shown its worth in that
role. Delivery of the aircraft began in 1971, and its being utilized in
carrier borne roles and with the Marine Corps as the successor to the EA-6A.

FEATURES: 83 total light gray plastic pieces which are molded to sprue trees.
          Clear pieces for the cockpit window.
          Dual cockpit window which raises.
          Three bombs.
          Recessed Panel lines give authentic look.
          Four-seater cockpit.
          Turbo engines.
          Unique radar devices.
          Detailed cockpit and landing gear.
          Waterslide decals.
          Decals detailing the cockpit interior.
          Detailed pictorial instructions with specs for actual plane.

MARKING
OPTIONS:  One decal sheet with markings for two different aircrafts:
            1: VMAQ-2 MARINES, CY 160432, Playboy Bunny Logo, Star Insignia
               with Red Stripe.
            2: USS Midway NAVY VAQ-136, NF 160789, Star Insignia with Red
               Stripe, Armor Glove Insignia, Lightning Bolts.
          Airframe Colours:
            -Smoke Gray, Light Gray, White, Radome, Flat Black.
          Detail Colours:
            -Black, Red, Yellow, Silver, Steel, Aircraft Gray, Middle Stone,
             Burnt Iron, Tire Black, Clear Red, Clear Blue, Wine Red, Blue.

INCLUDES: One 1:72 Plastic Gruman EA-6B Prowler Aircraft.

REQUIRES: Assembly
          Cement
          Modeling Scissors
          Cutter or File
          Tweezers
          Water for Decals
          Cotton Swab or Dry Cloth
          Paint: (See MARKING OPTIONS)
          Paint Brushes
          Pin Vise or Drill
          Glue Tips or Toothpicks
          Adult Supervision

SPECS:    Scale:    1:72
          Length:   11-1/4"  (28.7cm)
          Wingspan: 8-3/4"   (28.9cm)

COMMENTS: CAUTION: Due to choking hazards, keep small parts away from children
            ages 3 and under.
          Ballast not included with kit.
          Recommended paints are Gunze Sangyo Aqueous Hobby Color, or Mr. Color
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