Special Hobby 72446 - 1:72 B-12A Bomber Yellow Wings over America

Special Hobby 72446 – 1:72 B-12A Bomber Yellow Wings over America

This 1:72 scale Special Hobby model kit represents the Martin B-12A bomber in its iconic "Yellow Wings" paint scheme, used by the US Army Air Corps in the late 1930s. The B-12A was one of the last biplane bombers before the transition to more modern monoplane designs. The kit features detailed plastic parts, resin upgrades, photo-etched components, and colorful decals for multiple aircraft.

• Highly detailed surface structure and engine nacelles
• Fully detailed cockpit and bomb bay interior
• Includes resin and photo-etched detail parts
• Bright, pre-war “Yellow Wings” decal options

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:72
• Model length: approx. 19.5 cm
• Manufacturer: Special Hobby
• Difficulty level: intermediate / advanced

Note: Kit does not include glue, paints, or tools. Assembly and painting required.

Tools and materials needed:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding sticks
• Brushes
• Plastic cement (CA glue recommended for resin parts)
• Paints according to instructions

About the B-12A bomber:

The Martin B-12A was a twin-engine medium bomber developed as an improved version of the earlier B-10. It featured an all-metal structure and enclosed cockpit—innovative for its time. Although quickly replaced by more advanced aircraft, it played a key role in the modernization of the US bomber fleet. Its bright “Yellow Wings” livery symbolized the interwar era of the US Army Air Corps.

About Special Hobby:

Special Hobby is a Czech model kit manufacturer known for its wide selection of rare and lesser-known aircraft types. Their kits are appreciated for fine details and thematic variety, covering military and civilian aviation across multiple eras.