Stearman PT-17 with American cadets 1:32 ICM 32051

Plastic model airplane kit: Stearman PT-17 with American cadets 1:32 ICM 32051

The ICM 32051 model kit is an excellent proposition for aviation and modeling enthusiasts, featuring the iconic Stearman PT-17 training aircraft in 1:32 scale. This model allows for the recreation of one of the most important training aircraft used by the United States Army Air Forces and the United States Navy during World War II.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:32
• Manufacturer: ICM
• Catalog number: 32051

Number of parts: 

• 92 parts to assemble the PT-17 airplane model
• 25 parts to assemble three figures of American cadets from 1943-1945

Possibility to assemble two versions of markings:

• PT-17, 63d AAF FTD, Douglas, Georgia, 1942
• PT-17, WASP, Avenger Field, Texas, 1943

History and significance of the Stearman PT-17: The Stearman PT-17, also known as the Boeing Stearman or Kaydet, is an American biplane that played a key role as a training aircraft in the 1930s and 1940s. At least 10,626 units of this model were produced, making it one of the most widely used training aircraft in the history of U.S. military aviation.

This aircraft was the primary training tool for pilots of the United States Army Air Forces, the U.S. Navy (under the designations NS and N2S), and the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. After the conflict ended, many of these aircraft entered the civilian market, where they were used as agricultural, sport, and aerobatic planes.

The Stearman PT-17 featured a sturdy construction, a conventional biplane layout, and a large, fixed tailwheel landing gear. The cockpits of the pilot and instructor were open, allowing for excellent visibility during training flights. The aircraft was typically powered by a radial engine, which in most cases was not cowled, although some operators chose to cowling it.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. To assemble, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.