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Typhoon Balsa Model Airplane Kit
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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.
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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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