YP49A Wing Northrop Model Plane

YP49A Wing Northrop Model Plane - The first YB-49 took off on its maiden flight on October 21, 1947 from the Northrop field at Hawthorne California. At the end of the flight, it landed at Muroc Air Force Base where it was to carry out its test program. Three YB-35s were converted to use jet engines, and the United States Air Force tested that possibility. Though the YB-49 proved to be dangerously unstable, it served as the inspiration for the B-2 Spirit.

Totally handcrafted display aviation models. These beautiful handmade authentic replicas are made from the very finest grade of select kiln-dried Philippine mahogany wood. The replicas are made entirely by hand, from the hand carving of the fuselage, wings and tail section - to the sanding of the aircraft's contours. Every part is assembled precisely into place using the highest quality adhesive available. After shaping and sanding, the model passes through several stages of priming and sanding before it is hand painted to duplicate the actual colors of of a selected historical aircraft. Artisans detail from researched reference materials, including all the insignias, squadron badges, nose art, emblems and serial numbers to replicate the original aircraft to scale. Wingspan 21 in. and Length 6 in.