This is a 1/48 Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Plastic Jet Model Kit. Prototype Information: Manufacturer: Lockheed, USA Name: SR-71A Blackbird Description: The SR-71 was developed by Lockheed"s "Skunk Works" to replace the U-2 high altitude spyplane which had become vulnerable to interception by surface-to-air missiles. The SR-71 is very fast and with a top speed in excess of 2100mph it still holds many world speed records. In the early "90s the SR-71 fleet was mothballed but several aircraft have been reactivated by the continuing need for a manned reconnaissance capability. FEATURES: Skill level 2 - 1/48th scale for static display only Markings included for 5 aircraft 80 parts in black and clear plastic with raised panel lines One piece cockpit tub with separate instrument panels, bulkheads, 3-piece ejection seats and control sticks - optional canopy for SR-71B trainer Detailed engine intakes and exhaust nozzles Canopies may be posed open or closed MARKING OPTIONS: Decal Options and Colour Schemes: Single sheet of decals which contains national insignia, stencils and ID codes for 5 aircraft. 1: SR-71A, S/N 17974 - Overall Black 2: SR-71A, S/N 17974 based in Kadena - Overall Black 3: SR-71A, S/N 17972, 1983 - Overall Black 4: SR-71B, S/N 17956 - Overall Black 5: A-12/M-12, S/N 06940 - Overall Titanium w/black edging Additional Paints Required: Flat: Black, White, Olive Drab, Dk Gull Grey, Radome Tan, Insignia Red Gloss: Silver INCLUDES: One 1/48 Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Plastic Jet Model Kit REQUIRES: Paint (See MARKING OPTIONS) Basic tools: Hobby knife, paint brushes, sandpaper. Nice-to-have tools: Needle file set, sprue cutter (see XURON), airbrush and associated accessories Adhesives: Major components - liquid plastic cement (Testors, TENAX 7R) Clear parts - White glue, odourless CA, or TENAX 7R Detail parts - CA or tube-type (thick) plastic cement. SPECS: Scale: 1/48th Length: 683mm Wingspan: 235mm 5/31/98 RDT ir/jl