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Friday, August 17, 2012

Typhoon Balsa Model Airplane Kit


Typhoon Balsa Model Airplane Kit

Wing Span: 18"
Scale: 1/28
Min. Age: 10
Guillow Easy Build-By-Number rubber band powered balsa wood airplane model kits are fun to build and fly!

The Typhoon IB, known as the Tiffy, distinguished itself in the Battle of Normandy destroying 137 tanks and opening the way for the liberation of France and Belgium. Nos. 56 and 609 squadrons based at Duxford received their first Typhoons in 1941. In 1942 No. 609 squadron moved to Manston in surpassed Spitfires at intercepting Fw 190s. Typhoons destroyed the first two Me 210s over the British Isles. Maximum speed of 417 MPH at 20,000 feet was obtained in 7.6 minutes. Its true element was with eight 3” rockets and four 20mm cannon.

Build a Scale Rubber Powered Hawker Mk.IB Typhoon with this Balsa Construction Kit from Guillow's.

Scale Model Suitable for Ages 10 and Older.

The Typhoon IB, known as the "Tiffy", distinguished itself in the Battle of Normandy destroying 137 tanks and opening the way for the liberation of France and Belgium.

FEATURES:
A rubber band powered balsa wood model for indoor or outdoor flying. Top quality, precision-cut balsa wood and "razor sharp" die-cut balsa parts. Built light, it's a great flyer with ample wing area and effective rubber motor/propeller combination.
Cleanly formed plastic spinner.
Rubber motor band.
Plastic wheels.
Ample covering tissue.
Molded plastic propeller.
Wire for landing gear.
Large sheet of insignia.
Clear plastic bubble canopy.
Accurate scale plan and illustrated assembly instructions.
INCLUDES:
One Hawker Mk.IB Typhoon Model.
REQUIRES:
Assembly
White Glue
Dope
Workboard
Common Pins
Hobby Knife
Refer to Instructions for Other Needed Tools
SPECS:
Wingspan: 18" (45.7cm)

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