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This new decal
sheet from Cutting
Edge Modelworks includes markings for seven P-59 Airacomets in 1/48 scale. The recommended kit for these decals is the
Hobbycraft P-59 series.
The first Airacomet is a P-59B
# 44-22633 "Reluctant Robot" in July 11,1946 was painted in ANA 508
International Orange (FS 12197). This particular aircraft was used as a
drone aircraft. On the nose is artwork called "Reluctant Robot"
which you can see in the image at the top of this review. The
second Airacomet is a XP-59A is in the first flight scheme flown by Robert
Stanley Muroc on Oct 1, 1942. This aircraft is Olive Drab on the topside
and Neutral Grey ANA 508 on the underside. The
third Airacomet is a X P-59A # 42-108786 that was retrofitted with clipped
wings and tail. This aircraft is bare metal overall with a big black '3'
on the side of the nose. This aircraft has a Olive Drab antiglare panel in
front of the cockpit. The
fourth Airacomet is a X P-59A # 42-108785 has text on the nose with the
word "Superman" in yellow with yellow lightning bolts above and below
the word Superman. This aircraft is Olive Drab on the topside and Neutral
Grey ANA 508 on the underside.
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