1/48 Beaufighter Mk. VI & Bri. Universal Carrier Mk.II

Description

This is an injection-plastic aircraft model kit.

A “twofer” set containing the Beaufighter VI and Universal Carrier Mk. II.

The Beaufighter moldings are perfectly crisp with no signs of flash anywhere. The radar antennas are extremely fine — they’ll require careful handling. Pilot/gunner figure is nicely molded, too (same guy twice). Clear parts, too, are very transparent and not overly thick. Instrument panel detail is raised and good-looking, as is the rest of the modestly-detailed interior. Canopy can be open or closed. There are no separate flap parts. Most importantly, you’re given all the parts necessary to build a night fighter version, with loads of antennas, or an attack bomber version, with loads of rockets. Overall, this kit has quite a few more parts that other recent Tamiya aircraft kits due to the nature of the Beaufighter and all the stuff sticking out from it. A 1/48 scale marking sheet is also included to aid in painting. Markings are included for 272nd Squadron, 96th Squadron and 600th Squadron.

The Universal Carrier Mk. II was a small, fully tracked and open-topped armored carrier used in a variety of roles by the Commonwealth armies. Only 8cm long when finished, the narrow 5mm wide track is molded in one piece with the wheels. Bogey springs are represented by separate parts. Many accessories like a Bren light machinegun, Enfield rifles, a Thompson sub machinegun, and radio and ammo boxes are included. Markings for four European & North African front vehicles will be included. Two figures in European Theater uniforms are included.