1/72 B-50D Superfortress USAF Airplane from Academy Plastics. The B-50D was essentially a souped-up version of the B-29; more powerful engines and a stronger airframe resulted in an aircraft which could fly farther, faster and with more payload than its famous predecessor. FEATURES: Detailed 1/72nd scale for static display only. Markings included for one aircraft: "El Paso". Appx. 170 parts in light grey and clear with delicate recessed panel lines. Correct cuffed propellers with detailed engines and correct cowlings. Cockpit detail: floor, instrument panels, pilots seats and controls, full rear cockpit with navigator and radio operators positions. Superbly detailed landing gear and wheel assemblies. Detailed rear gunners position includes seats, bulkheads and rest beds. Service History: USAF; late 1940's through the mid 1950's. Description: 4-engine daylight heavy bomber. MARKING OPTIONS: Single sheet of decals which contains national insignia, instrument panel, aircraft ID number and code letters, and nose art. A/C #9026, B-50D "City of El Paso", no unit information given. Aircraft was overall natural aluminum with red fin tip and fuselage stripe. Additional Paints Required: Flat: Black, Interior Green, Tan, Metallic Grey, Yellow, Burnt Metal, Grey, Aluminum, Red, Blue, Orange, Light Grey. Gloss: Silver, White, Gun Metal. INCLUDES: One 1/72 B-50D Superfortress USAF Airplane SPECS: Scale: 1/72 Wingspan: 23-1/2" (58.4cm) Length: 16" (40.6cm)