1/72 Skunkmodels General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper

Gallery Article by Andreas Gordes "Goggo" on Oct 2 2015

 

      

IKHANA NASA 870 kit # 72003 

NASA operated at least one Reaper, 870. As a scientific platform it was equipped with different technology, including the chin pod. Literature says it was later equipped with a 26m wing (author doubts that). Also it appeared in different paintings..

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This is a very good kit, and Skunkmodels pack – like many other of their releases – 2 of them in one boxing. Caracal released decals for it, including IKHANA.

Highly recommended, a fun build, and the large size of this UAV is amazing. Well done Skunkmodels.

Andreas Gordes ARC forum member "Goggo"

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