HP.52 Hampden B.Mk.I 1:48 ICM 48352

Plastic model airplane for assembly: HP.52 Hampden B.Mk.I 1:48 ICM 48352

The plastic model for assembly HP.52 Hampden B.Mk.I in 1:48 scale from ICM is an excellent proposition for aviation enthusiasts from the World War II era. This model represents a British bomber that played a significant role in military operations against Germany.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:48
• Catalog number: 48352
• Type: Static model for assembly
• Model dimensions: 341 mm length x 442 mm width
• Number of parts: 350

History and use of HP.52 Hampden B.Mk.I: The HP.52 Hampden B.Mk.I was designed by Handley Page in response to the British Ministry of Aviation's specification B.9/32, which sought a modern bomber to replace outdated biplanes. The prototype of this aircraft was completed in the spring of 1936, and its first flight took place in June of the same year. The aircraft reached a speed of 426 km/h and could carry over 1800 kg of bombs.

Mass production began in the spring of 1938, and by July 1940, 500 units had been produced. In February 1940, English Electric joined the production, building an additional 770 units by March 1942. These aircraft were actively used from the beginning of World War II, conducting attacks on ground targets, bombing raids, attacks on ships, and mining ports. By the autumn of 1942, they served in Bomber Command and were then transferred to Coastal Command, where many were converted into torpedo bombers.

Technical specifications of HP.52 Hampden B.Mk.I:

• Length: 16.33 m
• Wingspan: 21.08 m
• Maximum takeoff weight: 9525 kg
• Engines: 2 x Bristol Pegasus XVIII, 2 x 1000 HP
• Maximum speed: 426 km/h
• Operational ceiling: 6920 m
• Range: 1762 km
• Armament: 4 x 7.7 mm machine guns, up to 1814 kg of bombs

Painting and markings: The model offers the possibility to replicate several historical markings, including:

• HP.52 Hampden B.Mk.I L4032, the first production Hampden, Radlett, June 1938
• HP.52 Hampden B.Mk.I L4085, No. 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron, Waddington, February 1939
• HP.52 Hampden B.Mk.I L4076, No. 50 Squadron, Waddington, September 1939
• HP.52 Hampden B.Mk.I P1272, Torpedo Development Unit, December 1939

Recommended ICM paints:

• Black 1002
• Deep Yellow 1003
• Bronze 1020
• Aluminium 1023
• Grey Green 1035
• Extra Dark Green 1069
• Camouflage Green 1071

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