This is a 1/48 Plastic P-40C Tomahawk Model Kit from Academy Plastics. It"s for ages 10 and up. The P-40C Tomahawk is an early model of the Curtiss Wright P-40 series. The first flight of the Tomahawk was on April 10, 1941. It was equipped with a new fuel supplying system and much more advanced radio equipment. Of the 16,802 P-40s, 1,705 of them were the "C" type. Currently, only one of these historical craft has been restored and is being kept in flight condition. FEATURES: Plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in light grey. The exterior of the craft is complete with fully engraved panel lines. Sports a highly detailed cockpit interior. Super detailed engine gives the craft a great sense of realism. The craft is armed with machine guns that are carefully hidden in the forward-facing tip of each wing. Carefully designed landing gear is an exact replica of the real thing. Detailed pictorial instructions guide you through assembly. MARKING OPTIONS: One Decal Sheet with Markings for Two Aircraft: 1: Curtiss Hawk 81-A2 (P-40C), Robert H. Neale, 1st PS, Jun 1942 2: Cuetiss Hawk 81-A2 (P-40C), Charles Older, 3rd PS, May 1942 Airframe Colors: 1: Dark Green, Dark Earth, Sky Gray 2: Dark Green, Dark Earth, Sky Gray Detail Colors: Flat Black, Clear Blue, Semigloss Black, Brown, White INCLUDES: One 1/48 Plastic P-40C Tomahawk Model Kit REQUIRES: Assembly Cement Paint (see MARKING OPTIONS) Brushes Sprue Cutter Modeling Knife File or Emery Board Scissors Tweezers Water for Decals Glue Tips or Toothpicks Cloth Adult Supervision SPECS: Scale: 1/48 Length: 7-1/2" (19cm) Width: 9-1/4" (23.5cm) Height: 2-1/2" (6.3cm) COMMENTS: Keep small parts and sharp edges away from children. Care should be taken when using tools and modeling knives. Modeling paint should only be used by an adult in a well-ventilated area. jtt 8/7/00 ir/jl