US P-61C Black Widow, 1/72 - Hobby Boss 87263

Release scheduled for September 2026.

The US P-61C Black Widow model kit by Hobby Boss, reference 87263, reproduced at the 1/72 scale features a P-61C version of the American night fighter Northrop P-61 Black Widow. This plastic kit to be assembled lets you depict one of the most iconic night fighters of World War II.

The P-61C Black Widow

The Northrop P-61 Black Widow was designed in the United States as a night fighter aircraft. Its silhouette is distinguished by its central fuselage, its twin rear booms, and its large radome installed at the front. The P-61C version belongs to the late variants of this twin-engine aircraft.

The Hobby Boss model at 1/72 scale

This Hobby Boss reference is an injection-plastic model kit in 1/72 scale. The kit includes 90 parts as well as photo-etched parts. Once assembled, the model measures approximately 210 mm in length with a 279 mm wingspan.

At 1/72 scale, the dimensions of the real aircraft are reduced by a factor of 72. This format is well suited for building a collection of World War II military aircraft while keeping a satisfying wingspan for display.

Assembly and finishing

Like any injection-plastic kit to be assembled, this P-61C requires the usual steps: preparing the parts, gluing, sanding the seams, and painting. Using a primer makes it easier to check the assembly before the painting steps, applying decals, and finishing.

The photo-etched parts add fine details to the build. Paying special attention when handling and gluing them helps preserve their sharpness.

Technical features

• Brand : Hobby Boss
• Reference : 87263
• Type : military aircraft model kit to be assembled
• Subject : US P-61C Black Widow
• Scale : 1/72
• Material : injection plastic
• Number of parts : 90
• Photo-etch : included
• Length (assembled) : 210 mm
• Wingspan : 279 mm

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Assembly usually requires glue for plastic models, cutting and deburring tools, fine abrasive paper, a primer, and paints suitable for model making.