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Roden ROD348
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Convair NB-36H Crusader. WAS £74.99. TEMPORARILY SAVE 1/3RD!!!
The Convair NB-36H Crusader was an American research aircraft built in 1955, based on the B-36H bomber to determine the possibility of installing a nuclear reactor and so remain airborne for a long time. The nuclear reactor was located in the rear of the bomber, and its operation was monitored via telemetry by specialists seated next to the crew in a special compartment protected by lead shielding.
In all, from 1955 to 1957, the NB-36H Crusader made 47 test sorties, during which the nuclear power plant was turned on only as an auxiliary unit. Due to numerous risks, the principal of which was the unresolved issue of significant contamination in the event of the crash of such an ai[+] More... - Manufacturer:
- Roden
- Code Number:
- ROD348
- Scale:
- 1:144
- Item type:
- Aircraft kits (injection)
- Price:
- £41.66
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- Quantity In Stock:
5+
- Quantity Available At This Price:
- 10+
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- This will usually be dispatched within 24/48 hours of receiving your order
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 | Caracal Models - CD144015 - 1:144 | Convair B-36B Peacemaker Multiple marking options for USAF B-36 Peacemaker strategic Cold War bombers. [B-36D) The B-36 Peacemaker was a true technological marvel and the largest combat aircraft ever built at the time. As the most capable bomber in the Strategic Air Command inventory, the B-36 was a very important deterrent in the early years of the Cold War; and remained in service until replaced by another legendary aircraft - the B-52. Designed to fit both the newer Roden kit or the Hobbycraft kit, this 1/144 scale set provides markings for 20 Peacemakers covering almost every version of the B-36. Using the unit insignia and the spare digits provided, you can build almost any B-36 that served in these units. The set also provides markings for the NB-36H (XB-36H) nuclear reactor test bed, which can be built by modifying your Roden or Hobbycraft kits using aftermarket parts. The profiles shown below are just a small selection from the 20 options on the sheet. The options on this decal sheet are: RB-36H 51-5754, 72SRW, Ramey AFB B-36A 44-92014, 72SRW, Ramey AFB B-36A 50-1069, 6BW, Walker AFB B-36F 49-2680, 6BW, Walker AFB B-36D 44-92037, 42BW, Loring AFB B-36J 52-2220, **BW, Biggs AFB GRB-36D 49-2692, 99SRW, Fairchild AFB RB-36H 51-5729, 28SRW, Ellsworth AFB RB-36E 44-92020, 5SRW, Travis AFB B-36A 44-92015 "City of Fort Worth", 7BW, Carswell AFB B-36B 44-92028, 7BW, Carswell AFB B-36D 49-2652 "Petty Girl", 7BW, Carswell AFB B-36H 50-1086 "Miss Featherweight", 7BW, Carswell AFB B-36H 51-5734, 11BW, Carswell AFB - as seen in the movie "Strategic Air Command" B-36D 44-92032, 325th BS, 92BW, Fairchild AFB B-36D 44-92065, 326th BS, 92BW, Fairchild AFB B-36D 44-92072, 327th BS, 92BW, Fairchild AFB EB-36H 51-5726, 4925th Test Group (Atomic), Kirtland AFB NB-36H 51-5712 nuclear reactor test bed More | Aircraft decals (military) | Catalogue | £15.99 |
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