Arma Hobby 70081 - 1:72 Curtiss P-36A

Plastic model kit of the Curtiss P-36A fighter aircraft

The Arma Hobby 70081 kit represents the American Curtiss P-36A Hawk fighter aircraft in 1:72 scale. Entering service in the late 1930s, the P-36A was one of the first all-metal monoplane fighters of the US Army Air Corps. This kit offers fine details and accurate proportions, making it an excellent choice for modelers interested in pre-WWII aviation.

Box contents:

• High-quality plastic sprues with finely detailed parts
• Detailed cockpit and airframe representation
• Clear canopy parts
• Decals with US Army Air Corps markings
• Assembly instructions

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:72
• Wingspan of the model: approx. 14.0 cm
• Manufacturer: Arma Hobby
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Note: Glue, paints and tools are not included in the kit. This model requires assembly and painting.

Assembly process:

The build involves fitting detailed fuselage and wing parts, painting the aircraft, and applying decals. This kit is suitable for intermediate modelers who want to recreate one of the classic American fighters of the pre-WWII era.

Recommended tools:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files and sanding papers
• Detail paintbrushes
• Plastic model glue
• Paint set in late-1930s US Army Air Corps colors
• Optional: cyanoacrylate glue for resin or metal parts

About the Curtiss P-36A Hawk:

The Curtiss P-36A Hawk was an American single-seat fighter aircraft developed in the mid-1930s by Curtiss-Wright. It was among the first low-wing monoplane fighters with an all-metal structure to enter service with the US Army Air Corps. While quickly overshadowed by more advanced aircraft like the P-40 and P-39, the P-36A represented a major leap forward compared to the biplane fighters of the early 1930s. It served primarily in training and front-line units around the transition period from the 1930s into the early years of WWII.

Technical data of the original aircraft:

• Wingspan: 10.67 m
• Length: 8.7 m
• Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engine, 1050 hp
• Maximum speed: approx. 500 km/h
• Armament: 1 × 12.7 mm machine gun, 1 × 7.62 mm machine gun
• Crew: 1 pilot

Arma Hobby – the manufacturer

Arma Hobby is a Polish model kit manufacturer recognized for its high-quality molds and attention to detail. The company focuses on aircraft kits in 1:72 and 1:48 scale, offering sets suitable for both beginner and advanced modelers.