Airfix 1/48 Bristol Bulldog Mk.IIA Model Kit - AIRA05145
Airfix 1/48 Bristol Bulldog Mk.IIA Model Kit - AIRA05145
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Build the Bristol Bulldog Mk.IIA with this Airfix 1/48 scale release.
Bring the iconic Bristol Bulldog Mk.IIA to life with this 1:48 scale model kit, offering 138 parts and three unique scheme options for customisation. Suitable for modellers aged 8 and up with a skill level of 3, this plastic kit beautifully replicates one of Britain's key biplane fighters from the inter-war era, boasting a finished wingspan of 215mm.
Key Features
- 138 parts for intricate assembly
- Three scheme options to customise your model
- 1:48 scale with a 215mm wingspan
- Skill level 3 - perfect for intermediate builders
- Appropriate for ages 8 and older
- All-metal, fabric-covered fighter design accurately reproduced in plastic
History
As a shining silver aircraft flown by Britain's bravest young pilots, the Bristol Bulldog was a significant British aircraft during the inter-war years, a time when biplane fighters dominated the skies.
Originally conceived as a private project by the Bristol Aeroplane Company, the Bulldog was the creation of skilled designer Frank Barnwell, who also designed the successful Bristol F.2B Fighter during the Great War. This lightweight, all-metal, fabric-covered fighter was powered by a 440hp Bristol Jupiter engine.
The Bulldog was equipped with two forward-firing Vickers 0.303 in machine guns positioned on either side of the cockpit, but it never engaged in combat during its brief seven-year service with Fighter Command.
Despite being the most advanced fighter of its time, the Bulldog became known for its challenging formation flying and impressive aerobatics, with the Royal Air Force captivating large audiences at airshows and events nationwide, showcasing the capabilities of a modernising air force.
Product Details
- Manufacturer: Airfix
- Subject: Bristol Bulldog Mk.IIA
- SKU: AIRA05145
- Scale: 1/48
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