1/48 Hobbycraft YP 59 Airacomet

Gallery Article by David Rapasi on June 22 2009

 

The Bell P 59 was America's first Jet Aircraft and it first flew on October 2, 1942. The P59 was found to be underpowered and short ranged, however it did greatly contribute to the jet engine and jet airframe development in America.

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The YP 59 depicted by this model spent years testing in the Mojave Desert only to be found not fit for combat.

The model is finished with Model Master Paints and Cutting Edge cockpit.

David Rapasi

Photos and text © by David Rapasi