Special Hobby 72200 F-82G Twin Mustang (1/72) – 1/72 plastic night fighter model kit

The Special Hobby 72200 F-82G Twin Mustang (1/72) kit is a unique miniature of the iconic American fighter aircraft, designed for modelers who expect the highest quality details and faithful reproduction of the original. This set is a plastic scale model kit in the popular 1:72 scale, allowing you to build a replica of the twin-fuselage aircraft that played an important role in the early years of the Cold War.

Historical Information

The P-82 Twin Mustang was developed by North American Aviation as a successor to the legendary P-51 Mustangs. The F-82G variant is an advanced night fighter version, equipped with radar designed for intercepting airborne targets after dark. The aircraft was mainly used by the United States between 1946 and 1953, especially during the Korean War. The F-82G became famous as the first USAF aircraft to shoot down an enemy plane during this conflict, establishing an important chapter in the history of military aviation.

Kit Contents and Materials

• The kit includes a complete set of high-quality plastic sprues, enabling detailed reproduction of the fuselages, wings, control surfaces, and landing gear.
• The box also contains clear parts for assembling the pilot canopies.
• Glue and paints are not included in the kit – these must be purchased separately, choosing the colors according to the manual.
• No photo-etched parts or metal barrels are included, but the kit features a very good level of detail compared to other models in this scale.
• A clear instruction manual and a set of decals for applying historic USAF unit markings are included.

Category and Recommendations

Category: plastic scale model kit.
Especially recommended for military aviation enthusiasts and collectors of models from the Cold War era and the early 1950s. This model is an excellent choice for intermediate and advanced modelers who value rich details and the opportunity to create an original project. The difficulty level is rated at 3 out of 5.

Special Hobby 72200 F-82G Twin Mustang (1/72) is a great choice to expand your collection of night fighter models with a unique aircraft featuring a distinctive twin-fuselage design – a faithful copy of one of the most characteristic US Air Force planes.