A plastic kit of the North American XB-70 Valkyrie (Italeri) in 1:72 scale: the giant American experimental supersonic bomber.
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A large injection-molded plastic kit of the American experimental bomber in 1:72 scale from Italeri. The subject is the giant XB-70 Valkyrie with its long fuselage, a delta wing with drooping tips and six engines. Even in 1:72 this is an exceptionally large model that takes up a lot of room once finished and needs a firm base or stand. The box holds gray plastic parts with engraved panel lines, clear parts and a decal sheet for the prototypes that were built.
The XB-70 Valkyrie was the prototype of an intended strategic supersonic bomber able to fly at over three times the speed of sound at high altitude. It was powered by six engines and used compression lift and the drooping wingtips for flight at Mach 3. With the rise of ballistic missiles and air defenses it lost its original purpose and the project turned into a purely experimental program for high-speed flight research. Two machines were built, one of which is a museum exhibit today.
Given the size, count on extensive seams: dry-fit the parts, glue them firmly and squarely, then fill and sand the gaps. Finish the cockpit and the landing gear bays first, and only then close up the fuselage. Use liquid cement for plastic, a primer and an airbrush; spray the large surfaces in thin coats for an even shade. The characteristic white finish of the Valkyrie is demanding on surface cleanliness, so smooth the base carefully.
The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.
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