1/72 Hughes H-1 Racer (2 kits)

Description

This is a resin-cast aircraft kit.

This is a set of resin-cast parts to build the aircraft shown here and described in the title. Includes:

• C This model contains sufficient parts to build two complete aircraft – Both 1935 & 1937 versions
• Highly detailed 14-Cylinder Radial Engine – Including individual Inlet & Exhaust Manifold Pipes
• 1935 ‘Low Aspect Ratio’ Wings – 24ft. 11in. wingspan
• 1937 ‘Larger’ Wings – 32ft wingspan
• Larger Area Horizontal Tail Surfaces (with Trim Tabs) – For 1937 version
• Detailed Undercarriage and Gear Bays
• Main Undercarriage Legs (2 types) – Short for 1935 version, lengthened for 1937 version
• Cockpit Canopy – Can be displayed ‘Open’ or ‘Closed’
• 2 sets: Painted ‘Photo-Etch’ Cockpit detail set – including: Instrument Panel, Seat Harness, etc.
• Detailed Undercarriage and Gear Bays
• 8-page ‘In Detail’ Supplement – Including historical background of the Hughes 1B aircraft
• Decal Set

Color schemes included:

• Hughes 1B (Low Aspect Ratio Wing) – NR258Y 3km course world-record holder, 13th September 1935
• Hughes 1B (Larger Wing) – R258Y Record cross-country flight from California to New Jersey, 19th January 1937