Academy 1/72 SR-71 Blackbird

Soar above the clouds with the 1/72 SR-71 Blackbird from Academy

This 1/72 Scale model kit accurately recreates the SR-71 Blackbird. With its sleek design and realistic features, this model captures the essence of the iconic Blackbird jet, making it a must-have for any aviation enthusiasts or collectors.

Markings by Cartograf for 12 aircraft:

•  61-7974, Det 1, 9th SRW, Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan.
•  61-7967, same unit, late ‘70s.
•  61-7978, same unit, ‘Rapid Rabbit’.
•  61-7955, Air Force Logistics Command, Palmdale.
•  61-7976, Det 4, 9th SRW, RAF Mildenhall 1977
•  61-7967, Det 1, 9th SRW, Osan AB, Korea.
•  Tail nos for 961-964.
•  61-7962, 9th SRW, Beale AFB, mid ‘80s.
•  61-7962, same unit, 1990.
•  61-7961, 9th SRW, Beale AB, 1995.
•  Tail nos for 967 & 971.
•  61-7972, Smithsonian (preserved).

As with all our Academy model kits, instructions are clear and concise, in order to allow the modeller to build a detailed model with relative ease.

These assembly kits require paint and modelling glue sold separately.