US P-61A Black Widow, 1/72 - Hobby Boss 87261

Release scheduled for September 2026.

The reference 87261 by Hobby Boss recreates the Northrop P-61A Black Widow at 1/72. This plastic model kit to be assembled represents one of the earliest production versions of the famous American night fighter from World War II.

The P-61 Black Widow was designed by Northrop as a twin-engine night fighter. It is recognizable by its distinctive silhouette, featuring a central fuselage that houses the crew, two tail booms, and a radome mounted at the front. Used by the U.S. air forces during World War II, it is among the iconic aircraft of American military aviation of that era.

At the 1/72 scale, this kit allows you to build a compact replica of the P-61A while preserving the aircraft’s characteristic lines: wings, engine nacelles, twin vertical tails, and the glazed crew compartment. The model includes, in particular, cockpit elements and transparent glazing parts, as well as photo-etched parts.

Building a twin-engine aircraft requires careful preparation of the parts, especially around the cockpit, the clear windows, the landing gear, and other fine details. Using glue suited for plastic, precision tools, and a primer makes preparation for painting easier. Decals are best applied to a smooth, glossy surface, before any protective clear coat if desired.

At 1/72 scale, each dimension of the real aircraft is reduced 72 times. This scale is ideal for building a collection of World War II aircraft or creating a diorama focused on American aviation.

Technical specifications

• Brand : Hobby Boss
• Reference : 87261
• Type : model airplane kit to assemble
• Subject : US P-61A Black Widow
• Scale : 1/72
• Material : injected plastic
• Included items : clear parts and photo-etch

Complementary products

• Glue for plastic model kits
• Paints for model kits and primer
• Paintbrushes or an airbrush
• Cutting tools and fine sanding paper
• Products for applying decals