SR-71 Blackbird Model Kit
Posted by Scale Model Aircraft on
May 25, 2009
I thought I’d share a model of my favourite plane of all time – The SR-71 Blackbird. It was a long-range, mach 3 recon aircraft built by Lockheed. They went out of service in 1998, and in their 34 years of operation, not one was taken out by an enemy. Given that it is a sealth aircraft that cruises at mach 3.2, it’s not really suprising. But more to the point, it looks cool as hell and Amazon have a few variations of it available in model form. Judging by the reviews, I think I have found the best one and ordered mine today. You can check it out at 1/48 HSO SR71 Blackbird – made by Testors.
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3 Responses to “SR-71 Blackbird Model Kit”
The blackbird is best looking airplane in my opinion. I’m not sure why I haven’t thought to build one until now, I may have to pick up this kit.
By rich on Jun 25, 2009
I love this plane. I actually have a one of a kind painting of it at home. I know they say this plane isn’t in comission anymore, but I wonder?
Anyhow, it’s a fun model kit to have. Takes a while to put together because of all the stickers and stripes on the aircraft, but it’s worth it when you get it together!
By Frankie on Oct 3, 2009
Frankie… they really ARE OUT OF COMMISSION!
Too expensive to bring back, keep flying, and we can get BETTER recon and intelligence
from cheaper, more reliable systems that won’t put a pilot in harm’s way. They tried to bring them back ONE back as a “quick reaction” plane, but it couldn’t pass the budget restraints, never mind the “maintenance” and spare parts that are already consumed and no longer being made. Long live the memory!
An awesome asset that has made it’s mark on history.
By Steve on Oct 19, 2009