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1:72 Four-engined British heavy bomber Stirling Mk.III
NEW PARTS - INCLUDES A PATHFINDER VERSION WITH H2S RADAR - SUPER DECALS SHEET FOR 5 VERSIONS - PHOTO-ETCHED FRET - COLOR INSTRUCTION SHEET
The Short Stirling was the first four-engined British heavy bomber of the Second World War. The design had high wing, four engines and the cabin elevated over the fuselage. The airframe was fully made in metal. Another features that characterised the bomber was the impressive size of the landing gears. The first bombers went to equip the Royal Air Force Bomber Command Squadrons from the end of 1940. The Operational status was reached on January 1941 and the first war mission was dated February 1941 against logistic installation in Rotterdam. Stirling Mk. I was able to carry a significant offensive load of over 6,000 Kg of bombs and was armed with eight 7.7 mm machine guns for defence. The direct successor of the Mk.I version was the Mk.III, fitted with new and improved Bristol Hercules XVI engines and enhanced defensive armaments.
Suggested colors:
MF Aluminium 4677AP | F.S. 37178
F Black 4768AP | F.S. 37038
MG Brass 4672AP
F Dark Earth 4303AP | F.S. 30118
F Dark Green 4726AP | F.S. 34079
F Dark Tan 4709AP | F.S. 30219
F Flat Rubber 4861AP | F.S. 26081
MF Gun Metal 4681AP | F.S. 37200
F Insigna Yellow 4721AP | F.S. 33538
F Interior Grey Green 4301AP | F.S. 34151
F Leather 4674AP | F.S. 30100
F Medium Gray 4746AP | F.S. 36270
G Red 4605AP | F.S. 11302
MG Silver 4678AP | F.S. 17178
MF Steel 4679AP | F.S. 37178
G White 4696AP | F.S. 17875
F White 4769AP | F.S. 37875
Decals for 5 versions:
Additional Information
Article No | ITA1462 |
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Article No of Manufacturer | 1462 |
Аvailability | Out of stock. |
Colour | For colouring |
Scale | 1:72 |
Manufacturer | ITALERI |
Brand | SHORT BROTHERS PLC |
Series | No |
EAN | 8001283014625 |
Material | Polystyrene (plastic). |
Epoch | 1939-1945 World War II |
Age recommendation | Not suitable for children under 14 years. |