Clear Prop! CP72038 OV-1B Mohawk "Pilot School" ADVANCED KIT 1/72

Clear Prop! CP72038 OV-1B Mohawk "Pilot School" ADVANCED KIT 1/72 is a high-quality plastic model kit designed for the most demanding aviation modeling enthusiasts. This advanced 1/72 scale set allows you to build a faithful replica of the American OV-1B Mohawk reconnaissance aircraft, used primarily for training test pilots as well as for battlefield reconnaissance missions.

Historical Information

The OV-1 Mohawk was developed in the USA at the request of the US Army. The OV-1B variant was equipped with advanced sensors for imaging and electronic reconnaissance support. These machines were widely used from the early 1960s up until the mid-1980s. The example featured in this kit comes from a training version, used at renowned centers such as the USN Test Pilot School Patuxent River (Maryland) and Trapnell Field. The OV-1B Mohawk played a significant role both during the Cold War and in the years following, training new generations of pilots and testing advanced onboard systems.

Kit Details

• Scale: 1/72
• User country: United States
• Period of use: Cold War, modern times (1960–1985)
• Material: high-grade plastic (polystyrene), photo-etched parts, small resin accessories
• Painting options: 4 historical trainer variants (details in the instructions)
• Exceptional details in the cockpit, landing gear, weapon bays, and precisely rendered glazing
• High-quality decals and richly illustrated assembly instructions
• Category: advanced plastic model kit

Why choose this kit?

This kit is an excellent choice for experienced modelers (difficulty level: 4/5) who seek a challenge and wish to build an accurate model of a reconnaissance trainer aircraft with a unique history. The inclusion of photo-etched and resin parts allows for an outstanding level of realism—details such as antennas, rescue cables, and cockpit equipment faithfully reproduce the original. This is also a perfect proposition for air force model collectors and those interested in US aviation from the Cold War era.

We recommend this model to any modeler wishing to enhance their skills and enrich their collection with an iconic late 20th-century trainer aircraft.