Metal Earth: SR-71 Blackbird Metal Model Kit
Metal Earth Kits are made from high quality steel sheets
The SR-71 Blackbird was a long-range, Mach 3.5+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed by Lockheed and its Skunk Works division. It was the first aircraft to be constructed mainly of titanium. At full velocity the airplane surface heats up to over 260 °C+ (500 °F). A total of 3,551 missions were flown and not one Blackbird was lost due to enemy military retaliation. Â
Each model features amazing detail with parts cut from one or more 4" square steel sheets. Easy to follow instructions are included with each kit and no glue of solder required! Simply snip out the pieces and bend the tabs through corresponding connection points.