Airfix 1/72 Lockheed Hudson Plastic Model Kit

Airfix 1/72 Lockheed Hudson Plastic Model Kit

$32.99

Description

With its reputation for building capable, modern twin-engined commercial airliners, when the British Purchasing Commission saw details of the Lockheed Company’s proposal for a light bomber design in 1938, they knew it was the aircraft they were looking for. 

They needed a maritime patrol aircraft capable of supporting the Avro Anson in this role and agreed to purchase the new aircraft, calling it the Hudson in RAF service. 

By the start of the Second World War, the RAF had 78 Hudsons in service, which were all fitted with distinctive Boulton Paul dorsal turrets once they arrived in Britain.

Contents:

  • Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.

The eagerly anticipated Vintage Classic Lockheed Hudson model kit makes a return, offering a meticulously crafted 1:72 scale plastic model. Comprising 85 components and featuring a single genuine scheme, this kit allows you to recreate one of the Second World War's most adaptable maritime patrol aircraft, complete with its unique Boulton Paul dorsal turret.

Key Features

  • Intricately detailed 1:72 scale plastic model kit with 85 components
  • Single authentic scheme depicting RAF maritime patrol aircraft
  • Includes distinctive Boulton Paul dorsal turret as used in British service
  • Skill Level 2 - suitable for modellers aged 8 years and older
  • Wingspan measures 274mm when assembled

History

Renowned for producing efficient, modern twin-engined commercial aircraft, the Lockheed Company's 1938 proposal for a light bomber caught the attention of the British Purchasing Commission, who recognised it as the ideal aircraft for their needs.

They required a maritime patrol aircraft to complement the Avro Anson and decided to acquire this new model, naming it the Hudson for RAF service.

At the outbreak of the Second World War, the RAF had 78 Hudsons operational, all equipped with the distinctive Boulton Paul dorsal turrets upon their arrival in Britain.

LOCKHEED MARTIN ® (Vehicle/Aeroplane Models) associated emblems and logos, and body designs of vehicles are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Lockheed Martin Corporation® in the USA and/or other jurisdictions, used under licence by Hornby Hobbies Ltd.

Key Specifications

  • Finish: Plastic
  • Skill Level: 2

Full Specifications

Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)18.7
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm)27.4
Item Scale1:72 Scale
License lineLOCKHEED MARTIN ® (Vehicle/Aeroplane Models) associated emblems and logos, and body designs of vehicles are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Lockheed Martin Corporation® in the USA and/or other jurisdictions, used under license by Hornby Hobbies Ltd.
Contents (what's in the box) setsPlastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.
Number of Scheme options1
Flying Hours1
Wingspan (mm)274

Specifications

Brand Airfix

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