1-48-hp-52-hampden-tb-mk-i-wwii-british-torpedo-bomber by ICM delivers a detailed 1/48 scale replica of a classic RAF torpedo bomber for WWII aircraft modellers and aviation enthusiasts.
Featuring:
- WWII Torpedo Bomber: Detailed HP.52 Hampden TB.Mk.I configured for maritime strike operations.
- Mk.XII Torpedo: Includes a detailed Mk.XII torpedo with trolley for an authentic display.
- Detailed Construction: Finely reproduced fuselage, wings, tail and surface rivet detail with four decal marking options.
Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Length: 34.1 cm
- Width: 44.2 cm
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: 1/48
- Manufacturer: ICM
- Model: HP.52 Hampden TB.Mk.I WWII British Torpedo Bomber
- Parts count: 271
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic
- Assembly: Required
- Paint/Glue: Required (not included)
Perfect for: WWII aircraft collectors, RAF enthusiasts and scale model builders creating a British military aviation collection or historical diorama.
Why this kit matters
The Handley Page HP.52 Hampden was a British twin-engine medium bomber that entered RAF service before the Second World War. Its narrow fuselage gave the aircraft a distinctive appearance and earned it the nickname "Flying Suitcase". Hampdens were heavily involved in RAF operations during the early years of the war.
The TB.Mk.I was developed for maritime strike duties and could carry a single Mk.XII aerial torpedo beneath the fuselage. The conversion included changes to the lower gun position, bomb bay area and torpedo mounting. Hampden torpedo bombers served with RAF Coastal Command squadrons over the North Sea and Arctic waters, making the aircraft an important part of Britain's early-war anti-shipping operations.
How to use it
Build using modelling tools, paint and plastic model glue. Display proudly once finished, at home or in your collection cabinet.
This is a plastic model kit. Assembly, paint, and glue are required. It is not a toy.