In October 1931, the British Air Ministry began preparing specifications for a new bomber to replace obsolete biplanes. Specification B.9/32 was created in August 1932, with several manufacturers competing. Handley Page’s HP.52 was selected, with its prototype completed in spring 1936. In June, it flew successfully, reaching 426 km/h and carrying over 1,800 kg of bombs. It was shown to King Edward VIII in July. On October 4, 1937, the Air Ministry approved the HP.52 Hampden B.Mk.I (named after 17th-century defender John Hampden).
Features:
- Scale: 1:48- Plastic model kit [unassembled]
- Decals with markings for four aircraft, including the first production example
- New moulds
- Total plastic parts: 350 pieces
- Detail rivets on fuselage, wings and tail
- Accurate geometry and proportions
- Detailed cockpit equipment
- Includes various bomb types for the bomb bay and under wing placement
- Dimensions [cm]: 34.1 long x 44.2 wingspan
Required to Complete:
- Assembly- Cement (glue)
- Hobby knife
- Sprue cutters
- Tweezers
- Paint brushes (various sizes)
- Paint
- Sanding sticks
This kit is a detailed scale model for hobbyists. Glue, paint and tools are sold separately. Contains small parts. Actual product may vary slightly from the pictures shown.
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ICM HP52 Hampden B.Mk1 WWII Bomber
