Airfix Vintage Classics de Havilland DHC Beaver 1:72 Military Aviation Plastic Model Kit A03017V

One of the most rugged aircraft ever built, the DHC Beaver was designed to operate in the vast and often inhospitable expanses of the Canadian north and was able to fly into areas where other aircraft simply could not go. With the ability to operate using wheels, skis or floats, the Beaver possessed outstanding STOL capabilities and was specifically designed around the requirements of bush pilots working in these challenging conditions. Also described in many aviation sources as the safest aircraft ever built, the Beaver was also used by many air arms across the world, including Britain's Army Air Corps, who operated 46 of these magnificent aircraft. They were used to great effect as reconnaissance/intelligence gathering aircraft in Northern Ireland during the 1970s and 80s.

• Airfix is the oldest UK manufacturer of scale model plastic kits and has been producing kits for the mass market since 1952. Airfix produce a wide range of kits aimed at all types of scale modelers with subjects such as; military aircraft, ships, space, cars, dioramas and military vehicles
• Enjoy the nostalgia with the revival of this classic plastic model. The boxes feature original paintings by an impressive range of artists. Since the early 1950s, Airfix has produced hundreds of fantastic models, across many different categories and the majority of these tools still exist, and using these tools are how the Vintage Classics are made
• Primary Scheme: de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver Al.1 Advanced Fixed Wing Flight, Army Air Corps, Army Aviation Centre Middle Wallop, Hampshire, England, 1971. Secondary Scheme: de Havilland Canada DHC-2/U-6A Beaver US Army, 1960s. Skill level: 2. Dimensions of completed kit: length 12.8 cm x width 20.3 cm x height 3.75 cm. Total Pieces: 94. A great plastic model kit for the intermediate modeler.
• Many of these models are a little more challenging for today’s modelers, but that’s part of this brilliant hobby’s fun. With some wonderful “only produced by Airfix” items to come, the excitement’s really building!
• Painting and assembly required. Paints and glue need to be purchased separately. Humbrol paints needed to complete the liveries are listed on the outside of the box.