This is a 1/72 Cessna A-37B Dragonfly Plastic Model Kit from Academy.
The A-37 Dragonfly was developed from the T-37 primary jet trainer. This small
aircraft is used as an anti-guerilla/counter-insurgency aircraft and it can
carry a large array of weapons on its 8 underwing hardpoints. The A-37 also
has a GAU-2B/A minigun as fixed armament. The A-37 is also used as a forward
air control aircraft by the Air National Guard, which designates it as the
OA-37B. Other users of the aircraft include the Republic of Korea Air Force,
whose "Black Eagles" team uses it for precision aerobatic displays.
FEATURES: 1/72nd scale for static display only
116 parts in light grey and clear with fine recessed panel lines
Detailed landing gear and wheel wells
Cockpit detail: 3-piece seats, 1-piece cockpit tub, instrument panel
with raised detail, auxiliary fuel tank for Black Eagles aircraft
Optional inflight refuelling probe & ordnance for an OA-37B aircraft
Ordnance includes (4) 100gal fuel tanks, (2) SUU-14A rocket tubes,
(4) LAU-3 2.75in rocket pods, (4) Mk.82 500lb bombs
2-piece canopy may be posed open or closed
MARKING
OPTIONS: One decal sheet with markings for two aircraft:
1: A-37B, ROK Air Force Black Eagles demonstration team - includes
markings to do any aircraft from the 1996 & 1998 display seasons
2: OA-37B, 01289/OS, 19th TASS, 51st TFW, US Air Force, Osan Korea
Airframe Colors:
1: Overall White with Red and Blue striping
2: Overall Gunship Grey (FS36118)
Detail Colors:
Red, Silver, Black, Steel, Olive Drab, Grey, Burnt Iron, Khaki
Green, Khaki, Clear Red, Clear Orange, Clear Blue
INCLUDES: One 1/72 Cessna A-37B Dragonfly Plastic Aircraft Kit
REQUIRES: Hobby Knife
Paint Brushes
Paint (See MARKING OPTIONS)
Sandpaper
Liquid Plastic Cement - for major components (Testors, TENAX 7R)
White Glue - for clear parts (Odourless CA or TENAX 7R)
Thick Plastic Cement - for detail parts (CA or Tube Type)
Nice-to-Have Tools: Needle File Set, Sprue Cutter (see XURON),
and Airbrush.
SPECS: Scale: 1/72
Length: 4.61" (11.7cm)
Wingspan: 7.01" (17.8cm)
SAN 7/27/01
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