C-46 Commando!
1/72 scale. Limited Production, re-released kit- The C-46 Commando! Fullscale aircraft built by Curtiss-Wright was the largest twin-engine aircraft in 1940. Best known for "Flying the Hump" during WWII between India and China. Operated in military and commercial applications. | |
Injected molded kit with 92 parts including early 4 blade and later 3 blade propellers. Nominal cockpit interior details. Recommended for experienced modelers. Decals for 6 Aircraft: 15th Combat Cargo Squadron, Burma 1945- "Smiley’s Airlines"; 1st Troop Carrier Squadron, 443rd Troop Carrier Group, Burma 1945- "Back Breaker"-nose art; U.S.A.A.F. #15159, circa 1942- Olive Drab over Grey; U.S.A.A.F. #296803, circa 1944- Natural Aluminum Finish; Chinese Air Force C-46289, circa 1946-47; Flying Tiger Line N67981, 1950’s. Instruction only in English. |
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