A-Model 72279 Beechcraft 2000A Starship 1/72 – Plastic Aircraft Model Kit

The Beechcraft 2000A Starship model from the renowned manufacturer A-Model is an excellent choice for civil aviation enthusiasts and ambitious modelers looking for unique, exceptional designs for their collection. This model is made in the popular and convenient 1/72 scale, making it ideal for collector standards and allowing for faithful reproduction of the actual aircraft's details.

History of the Beechcraft 2000A Starship Aircraft

The Beechcraft Starship 2000A is an advanced American twin-engine business aircraft manufactured by Beech Aircraft Corporation. The aircraft was developed between 1983 and 1995, with its first flights in the mid-1980s. Its most notable features include the unconventional canard layout, forward-swept wings, and a large composite fuselage. The Starship was primarily used by entrepreneurs and civil aviation operators in the United States.

The production of the Beechcraft Starship utilized innovative technologies for its time, most notably the extensive use of composite materials—resulting in lightness, strength, and corrosion resistance. Consequently, the aircraft was quiet, comfortable, and presented an avant-garde aesthetic, setting new standards in civil aviation at the turn of the Cold War and the beginning of the modern era.

Detailed Features of the A-Model 72279 in 1/72 Scale

• Scale: 1/72 – ideal for civil and military aircraft model collections
• Country of operation: United States
• Period of use: 1980s–1990s; Cold War, beginning of the modern era
• Material: high-quality plastic
• The set includes detailed fuselage, wing, and empennage elements made with injection molding technology, crisp external detailing, panel lines, and a clear canopy for realistic cockpit glazing
• The kit does not include glue and paints – these should be purchased separately

Category and Application

This product qualifies as a plastic model kit. We especially recommend it to civil aviation enthusiasts, collectors of unusual aircraft, and modelers seeking challenges with painting and detailing late 20th-century aircraft.

Difficulty Level and Recommendations

The difficulty level is rated at 3/5 – an excellent compromise between beginner-level models and advanced builds; it will satisfy intermediate as well as ambitious hobbyists. This model is a great choice due to its unusual subject matter, original fuselage lines, and the opportunity to create a realistic replica of an aircraft that became an icon of innovation in civil aviation.