Beech T34B Mentor (USN VT5 Training Air Wing)

Ex Minicraft but at a much friendlier price

The Beechcraft T-34 Mentor was an adaptation of the four-seat Beechcraft Bonanza as a military primary trainer. Designed by Walter Beech, the T-34 was offered as an alternative to the North American T-6. The Mentor would go on to serve until 2003 and over 2,000 were produced. This 1/48 scale model from Academy is 16.5 cm long when finished and features three marking options.

HIGHLIGHTS

• New 2023 Release
• 1/48 scale model kit
• USN T-34B Mentor
• VT-5 Training Air Wing
• Product code: 12361
• High-quality plastic parts
• Dimensions: Length 165mm, Height 71mm
• Highly detailed:
  • Interior and cockpit
  • Landing gear and compartment
• Includes:
  • Plastic and transparent parts to assemble USN T-34B Mentor
  • Masking for canopy
  • Waterslide decals
  • Three finishing options:
    • USN Training Squadron 5 (VT-5) T-34B BuNo.140950, 1976
    • USN Training Squadron 5 (VT-5) T-34B BuNo.144090, 1984
    • USN Training Squadron 1 (VT-1) T-34B BuNo.140702, Air Station Saufley Field, 1976
  • Detailed manual