Fighters, 2st Gen Jets (after 1945), Tactical Bombers (after 1945)
Origin
USA
Period
After 1945
Type of engine
Jet engine
Model type
Kit (not assembled)
More info
The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of American second generation turbo-jet fighter in 1:72 scale.
The Tamiya kit allows building the North American F-100D Super Saber aircraft from the Cold War era. At the beginning of the 1950s, a project of building a combat aircraft capable of exceeding the speed of flight was launched. It was accelerated by the outbreak of the Korean War. As a result of speeding up work, the F-100A entered service in 1954 but turned out to be a plane full of shortcoming. Many machines have suffered a catastrophe, and the structure has been modified. Only the F-100C and D fighter-bomber versions met all requirements. During the Vietnam War, the machines were filled with Wild Weasel missions, which eliminated the enemys anti-aircraft defense.
The box contains 2 molds with elements of the model, compact parts with transparent parts and decals (allow the reconstruction of the machine in the US, French or Danish service).
Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints according to the proposed paint scheme in the instruction. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.
Paints suggested by the manufacturer for the best effect:
Tamiya X-11 + XF-16 or TS-30 spray, XF-56 (hull and camouflage, USAF and RDAF versions)
Tamiya XF-27, XF-52, XF-56, XF-65 (hull and camouflage, Armeé de Lair version)
Tamiya XF-2 + XF-19 (cockpit, 4:1 proportions)
Tamiya XF-1 (cockpit elements)
Tamiya X-11 (cockpit elements, chassis chassis)
Tamiya XF-1 (cockpit elements, wheels)
Tamiya XF-62 (bombs)
Tamiya X-2 (discarded fuel tanks)
Set contains:
The assembly instruction.
Frames with plastic parts.
Decals.
Transparent plastic elements.
Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.
Here are the basic tools and materials you need:
Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
Modeling penknife.
File or sandpaper.
Cement for plastic models.
Brush or airbrush.
Modeling paints.
If you are not sure of any accessories or colors of paints you need for your model kit, please ask us, we will be glad to help you.