Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA7503
Boeing P-26A Peashooter Diecast Model
USAAC 95th PS, March Field, CA, 1935 | Limited Edition
1000
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Boeing P-26A Peashooter | | 6" | | 7" |
On August 20 1917 the 95th Aero Squadron was formed at Kelly Field Texas. In 1927 the Squadron was inactivated at March Field California. Only 10 months later the Squadron was re-activated as the 95th Pursuit Squadron and retained the "Kicking Mule" insignia used since 1917. After several moves the 19th found itself at March Field California on August 9 1932 for the next 6 years as part of the 17th Pursuit Group. The 95th flew the P-26 in 1934 and 1935 when it was replaced by the Northrop A-17.
Designed as a pursuit monoplane for the USAAC, the P-26 was first flown on March 20th, 1932. Affectionately nicknamed "Peashooter," the P-26 was the first all-metal production fighter. Its wings were braced with wire rather than rigid struts, which created less drag and allowed for greater maneuverability and faster flight-so fast, in fact, that landing flaps had to be added to slow the aircraft down upon final approach. The cockpit area sat forward of center, and the pilot had nothing but a small windscreen to protect his face and a protruding headrest to protect his head. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:48 scale P-26 Peashooter is a beautifully constructed model, with an open cockpit that offers an unobstructed view of details such as pad printed dials and a control stick with hand-painted handgrip. The small annular cowling surrounding the engine provides a clear view of the radial engine, and the cooling fins and pushrod on the cylinder heads can be clearly seen behind the free-spinning metal propeller. The complex routing of each exhaust pipe is also easily seen. The wing features fine gauge wire used to represent structural bracing wires, and two types of removable bomb loads are included for varying display options.
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The Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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