F-100D Thunderbirds USAF Aircraft 1/32 Trumpeter

The F-100 was the USAF first supersonic fighter. It made its initial flight on May 25, 1953, and the first production aircraft was completed in October 1953. The Super Sabre became the first fighter to attain level flight supersonic speed, doing so during its maiden flight Oct. 29, 1953. The F-100 became operational in Sept. 1954. North American built 2,294 F-100s before production ended in 1959.The F-100D was a version of F-100 family; she benefitted from a number of improvements, including increased wing and vertical tail area, additional electronic equipment, autopilot, provision for “Buddy” tanker refueling equipment, two 450 gallon external tanks, and inboard landing flaps.

Please see the paint guide below for Trumpeter’s suggested colors. 

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Product Details:

Scale: 1/32
Parts: 350+
Length: 20.4”
Wingspan: 14.6”
– Requires paint and glue for assembly
– 15 sprues and 4 tires
– Clear parts
– Photo-etched parts
– Highly detailed engine, cockpit and gear cabin
– Detailed fuselage and wings
– Grooved rubber tires
– Optional position flaps
– Landing gear with zinc-alloy metal struts
– Film instrument panel
– Illustrated instructions
– Decals

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Paint & Decal Guides:

F-100D Super Sabre, Air Show 1967, flown by Capt. Merril A. McPeak
Interior Green
Tire Black
Burnt Iron
Silver
Steel
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