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Tamiya 1/48 Avro Lancaster B Mk.I/III Bomber Scaled Plastic Model Kit

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Part no. 61112

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$156.99

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Ordered 13 Oct · we're waiting on our supplier

Overview

The Avro Lancaster B Mk. I/III, also known as the "Grand Slam Bomber", was powered by four Rolls-Royce Merlin engines. The plane itself was used by the English Royal Air Force in bombing raids against Germany. Approximately 7,377 units were built during World War II. The Avro Lancaster B Mk. I/III specifications are as follows: Length: 21.18m, Width: 31.10m, Weight: 33.11t, Power source: Four Rolls-Royce Merlin engines (1480-1640hp) The Tamiya model assembly kit faithfully captures this piece of WWII aircraft history.You can also choose an engine nacelle without an exhaust pipe cover or a late model rear turret equipped with a 12.7mm twin machine gun.For the canopy, in addition to normal parts, frame-painted parts are also available (with some exceptions).A set of late model front canopies, narrow propellers, and slick tyres that were often seen during the war.Four types of markings are available, including a pin-up girl nose art.

Features

  • Includes two kinds of the front canopy, rear gun turret, propeller, and exhaust. From early to late types of the Mk. I and Mk.III variants can be assembledSome canopy parts have frames pre-paintedCockpit interior, rear gun turret, and main landing gear are realistically depictedNose, fuselage top and rear gun turret are moveableTwo Merlin engine depictions are included. Choose to build with or without engine cowlingEither open or closed bomb bay can be selected. Ordnance such as 200lb and 4000lb bombs are includedSlick main landing gear tyres depict the effect of supporting aircraft's weightComes with four marking options

In the box

  • 1x Avro Lancaster B Mk. I/III Scaled Plastic Model Kit

You'll need

  • Paints & BrushesModelling Glue such as Revell Contacta Professional Glue 25gTweezers, Scissors & Modelling KnivesPaints Recommended by Tamiya: AS-22 Dark Earth (RAF) AS-9 Dark Green (RAF) TS-27 Matte White TS-6 Matte Black X-10 Gloss Gun Metal X-11 Gloss Chrome Silver XF-1 Flat Black XF-15 Flat Flesh XF-16 Flat Aluminium XF-2 Flat White XF-21 Flat Sky XF-3 Flat Yellow XF-5 Flat Green XF-50 Flat Field Blue XF-52 Flat Earth XF-55 Flat Deck Tan XF-56 Flat Metallic Grey XF-62 Flat Olive Drab XF-63 Flat German Grey XF-64 Flat Red Brown XF-65 Flat Field Grey

Specifications

Scale1/48Type: Static Aircraft ModelLength: 443mm (17.4")Wingspan: 648mm (25.5")

Scale Model

Scale1/48
Aircraft TypeBomber

Reviews (1)

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  • Grant L

    Verified buyer

    2 Aug 2025

    Model kit arrived safely and in one piece and only four days after ordering, very happy

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