Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA7505 Boeing P-26A Peashooter Diecast Model USAAC, Bolling Field, DC |
1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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Boeing P-26A Peashooter | | 6" | | 7" |
In 1917 it was called Flying Field Anacostia but renamed Bolling Field on July 1,1918. Colonel Raynal Bolling was the first high-ranking U.S. officer killed in WWI combat. On March 26, 1918 near Amiens, France Col. Bolling died defending himself and his driver from German soldiers. The field was used for personnel proficiency flying and supporting flights such as Colonel Henry "Hap" Arnold's 1934 4,000 mile flight of bombers to Alaska. Aircraft P-26A 33-77 stationed at Bolling Field was struck off charge in May 1935.
Designed as a pursuit monoplane for the USAAC, the P-26 was first flown on March 20th, 1932. Affectionately nicknamed "Peashooter," the P-26 was the first all-metal production fighter. Its wings were braced with wire rather than rigid struts, which created less drag and allowed for greater maneuverability and faster flight-so fast, in fact, that landing flaps had to be added to slow the aircraft down upon final approach. The cockpit area sat forward of center, and the pilot had nothing but a small windscreen to protect his face and a protruding headrest to protect his head. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:48 scale P-26 Peashooter is a beautifully constructed model, with an open cockpit that offers an unobstructed view of details such as pad printed dials and a control stick with hand-painted handgrip. The small annular cowling surrounding the engine provides a clear view of the radial engine, and the cooling fins and pushrod on the cylinder heads can be clearly seen behind the free-spinning metal propeller. The complex routing of each exhaust pipe is also easily seen. The wing features fine gauge wire used to represent structural bracing wires, and two types of removable bomb loads are included for varying display options.
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The Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:48 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.
- Interchangeable 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.
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