Description
This is Italeri 1142 1/72 B-58 HUSTLER. Model kit. This 4-engined delta wing bomber came into service with the US Strategic Air Force at the beginning of the 60s and was, at that time, the pinnacle of technology. The B-58 could reach supersonic speeds even at full load and was specifically designed to carry nuclear weapons so as to provide a fast response to a Soviet attack, which, back in the Cold War of the 50s, was considered a constant threat.
Its key features are:
Highly detailed plastic pieces molded in grey and clear
Detailed cockpit and landing gear
Waterslide decals
Illustrated intructions
Marking options:
One decal sheet with markings for 5 versions:
1) 43rd Bomber Wing, Carswell AFB, Texas (USA), 1960
2) 43rd Bomber Wing, Carswell AFB, Texas (USA), 1962 Preserved at Dayton Museum, Ohio
3) 43rd Bomber Wing, Carswell AFB, Texas (USA), 1962
4) 305th Bomber Wing, Westover AFB, Massachusetts (USA), 1964
5) 305th Bomber Wing, Westover AFB, Massachusetts (USA), 1963
Recommended paint:
FS36300 Flat Light Ghost Gray, FS11302 Gloss Red, FS17875 Gloss White, FS37038 Flat Black, FS35237 Flat Dark Ghost Gray, FS37200 Flat Gunmetal, FS17178 Gloss Silver, FS33481 Flat Green Zinc Chrome, FS34084 Flat Olive Drab US Army, FS37178 Flat Aluminum
Box length (mm) 373
Box width (mm) 241
Box height (mm) 60
Model length (cm) 40.9
Condition: Factory New
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes
Manufacturer: Italeri
Model Number: 1142
MSRP: $52.00
Category 1: Model Kits
Category 2: 1:72
The Trainz SKU for this item is P11969305.
Trainz Product Id: 11969305
