Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1501
North American T-6 Texan Diecast Model
USN, NAS Guantanamo, Cuba, 1956, (SNJ-5)
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| North American T-6 Texan | | 5" | | 7" |
In the late 1930’s North American Aviation began to deliver the T-6 Texan for the USAAF and the SNJ version for the USN. The SNJ had to function like the fighters of the day and be able to carry armament also some had tail hooks (SNJ-5C) to practise carrier operations. Nicknamed the “Pilot Maker” it is considered the most successful trainer ever built, estimates are 100,000 U.S. Military pilots flew these aircraft. Known as the Harvard throughout the British Commonwealth it served in 34 countries with approximately 16,000 planes built.
The SNJ-5’s stationed in Guantanamo Bay Cuba were painted in very colorful schemes which makes them very easy to distinguish from other planes. The fuselage was a dark ghost grey, wings fin and tail plane were yellow and the rudder and nose ring were red. A black anti-glare panel finished this unique paint scheme. These planes were used as liaison/trainers, meaning multi-purpose. Jobs included artillery spotting, reconnaissance, transporting personnel, air ambulance and light cargo delivery. It wasn’t until the late 1950’s that the U.S. stopped using these planes.
Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series
The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Optional extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
North American T-6 Texan
Designed as a low wing advanced military trainer, the T6 was first flown was first flown in April 1935.
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