Bristol Beaufort Mk.IA with tropical filters 1:48 ICM 48311

Plastic aircraft model for assembly: Bristol Beaufort Mk.IA with tropical filters 1:48 ICM 48311

The Bristol Beaufort was a British twin-engine, all-metal bomber-torpedo aircraft that played a key role in RAF Coastal Command operations during World War II. Designed by the Bristol Aeroplane Company, it entered service in late 1939. The Mk.IA version featured an improved gun turret (similar to that on the Bristol Blenheim bomber) and the installation of ASV radars used for detecting surface targets.

The presented model depicts a variant equipped with tropical filters on the carburetor air intakes, which was essential for operating in the harsh climatic conditions of the Mediterranean and North Africa. These aircraft effectively combated Axis convoys and ships, and also participated in mining enemy waters and patrolling shipping lanes.

• Scale: 1:48
• Catalog number: 48311
• Number of parts: 240
• Model length: 275 mm
• Wingspan: 370 mm
• Set includes clear plastic parts for cockpit glazing
• ASV radar antennas included
• Various machine gun armament options
• Torpedo with transport trolley included
• Decal sheet with 4 marking options (including RAF and Indian Air Force)

• US Dark Green (ICM 1072)
• Black (ICM 1002)
• Natural Steel (ICM 1025)
• Gun Metal (ICM 1027)
• Silver (ICM 1024)
• Extra Dark Green (ICM 1069)
• Pale Blue (ICM 1074)
• Light Earth (ICM 1056)
• Dark Grey (ICM 1037)

Kit for self-assembly and painting. Does not include paints or glue. Assembly requires separately sold modeling tools (including nippers, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model cement (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.