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Remembered as the "best second choice," the P-40 (Tomahawk) was a sturdy and durable monoplane fighter. It was the first American single-seat fighter to be mass produced. Known also as the Kitty Hawk, it was introduced in 1938 at a time when it was sorely needed. Those diverted to the Royal Air Force were known as Tomahawks. Used early in WWII by the British and US, the P-40 was inadequate against the German Bf 109 but it was all that was available at the time. They were also used widely against the Japanese starting in 1942. The most famous of these were a volunteer group known as the US Flying Tigers who flew on behalf of China against the Japanese.

Kit FF-56 Curtiss Tomahawk is a 1/9 scale, flying model that uses the Box and Former method of construction. Pre-1942 design, eligible for Society of Antique Modelers (SAM) contests. This jumbo rubber powered model is well suited to electric or gas conversion.

This free flight jumbo rubber powered kit contains a full-size rolled plan, building and flying instructions, printed balsa wood, hand-picked balsa stripwood, rubber motor, 11" Peck propeller, nose package, clear plastic for the windshield, wheels, landing gear, and Easy Built Lite colored tissue. You will need a building board, pins, hobby knife, fine sandpaper, and glue.
 
Kit FF-56 Curtiss Tomahawk (P-40)
Wingspan: 50"
Class: Scale flyer
Building Skill / Flying Skill: Experienced / Experienced
Price: $43.52 Add to shopping cart

 
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Below is an electric r/c conversion. Says builder Henry Forbes, "Here are some pictures of my latest build. This is your kit FF56 P-40. It is a full house control layout, and is powered by Magnum 15. Balsa does fly better!"


 

 
Balsa Model Airplane Kit, Balsa flies better.