Airfix 01027 1/72 Hawker Typhoon

Airfix 01027 1/72 Hawker Typhoon

This is a 1:72 Hawker Typhoon Plane Plastic Model Kit by Airfix.

Conceived as a fighter interceptor to supersede the Hurricane and Spitfire, the Typhoon became famous as a low level ground attack aircraft. This was thanks to its heavy cannon armament and ability to carry up to 2000lbs of bombs or 8 rocket projectiles.

Features

• Airfix 01027 1/72 Hawker Typhoon

• 1:72 kit for static display - Skill level 1

• 30 parts molded in medium grey and clear with raised panel lines

• Decals for two aircraft marking options

• Accurately depicts the Typhoon's bent wing and includes separate ailerons

• Cockpit detail includes seat and seated pilot figure

Specifications

• Scale: 1:72

• Wingspan: 176mm

• Length: 135mm

Contents

• One 1:72 Hawker Typhoon Plastic Aircraft Kit.

Requirements

• Assembly

• Cement

• Hobby Knife or Sprue Cutter

• Tweezers

• Water for Waterslide Decals

• Paint: See MARKING OPTIONS

• Paint Brushes

• Pin Vise or Drill

• Glue Tips or Toothpicks

• Adult Supervision

• One decal sheet with 2 marking options

•   1: Typhoon 1b, JR128, HF o L, 183 Sqdn, Colerne, UK, 1944

•   2: Typhoon 1b, MM951, ZY o G, 247 Sqdn, RAF Merston, UK, 1944

• Top: Ocean Grey/Dk Green camouflage; Bottom: Sky Grey

• Additional Paints Required: Flat: British Interior Grey Green, Black, Yellow, White, Red, Sky