Revell 05635 - 1:48 North American T-28B Trojan The Flying Bulls model with paints

Plastic model kit of the North American T-28B Trojan trainer "The Flying Bulls" in 1:48 scale

Revell 05635 recreates the North American T-28B Trojan training aircraft in the colours of The Flying Bulls collection. It comes as a paint-inclusive Gift Set, so it contains everything needed to assemble and paint the model. It is an accessible subject for those starting out with aircraft models, and at the same time an attractive piece for aviation enthusiasts.

The model offers a pilot figure plus two extra figures, an opening rear canopy section, a rotating propeller, a representation of the front of the Curtiss-Wright radial engine and the landing gear in the extended position.

What's in the box:

• Plastic parts
• Pilot figure plus two extra figures
• Opening rear canopy section, rotating propeller, representation of the radial engine front
• Decal sheet in The Flying Bulls colours
• Paints, glue and a brush (paint-inclusive set)
• Multilingual, illustrated assembly instructions

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:48
• Catalogue number: 05635
• Manufacturer: Revell
• Assembled length: approx. 19.6 cm; wingspan: approx. 23.7 cm
• Number of parts: approx. 39
• Difficulty: beginner/intermediate

Gift set: includes the modelling paints, glue and brush needed to assemble and paint the model.

Building the model:

With its modest parts count and the included paints, glue and brush, the model is a good choice for starting out or as a quicker project. The distinctive Flying Bulls colours call for careful, smooth coverage and clean decal application. Apply decals over a gloss coat and finish the aircraft in satin or gloss.

Useful tools (to complement what's in the set):

• Modelling side cutters for removing parts from the sprues
• Hobby knife or scalpel
• Files and sandpaper for cleaning up sprue gate marks
• Optionally, extra paints and a wash to deepen the effects

About the aircraft – North American T-28B Trojan:

The North American T-28 Trojan is an American trainer of the 1950s, widely used by the US Navy and Air Force to train pilots and later adapted for light support duties as well. The T-28B version was powered by a powerful radial engine and had good handling characteristics.

The example reproduced in this kit belongs to The Flying Bulls collection — a restored, airworthy aircraft shown at air shows and displayed at the collection's home base. The T-28B was one of the first aircraft to lay the foundation of this recognisable fleet of vintage aircraft.

Specifications of the original (North American T-28B Trojan):

• Length: approx. 10.0 m
• Wingspan: approx. 12.2 m
• Height: approx. 3.9 m
• Crew: 2 (instructor and student)
• Powerplant: Wright R-1820 radial, approx. 1,425 hp
• Top speed: approx. 550 km/h
• Role: training aircraft (1950s)

About the manufacturer – Revell:

Revell is one of the most recognisable model brands in the world, with roots reaching back to the 1940s; the European arm of the company operates from Germany. The brand offers a broad range of plastic model kits across many scales — aircraft, military vehicles, cars, ships and space subjects — alongside paints, glues, tools and gift sets. Revell kits are graded on a five-level difficulty scale, which makes it easy to match a kit to a modeller's experience. New releases and reissues of classic tooling appear every month. The kits are known for clear, multilingual instructions and accessible engineering, which makes the brand popular with beginners and experienced modellers alike.