{"product_id":"airfix-617-sqn-dambusters-80th-anniversary-gift-set-1-72-plastic-kit-with-paints-a50191","title":"Airfix 617 Sqn. Dambusters 80th Anniversary Lancaster \u0026 F-35B Gift Set 1:72 Plastic Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Airfix 617 Sqn. Dambusters 80th Anniversary Gift Set is a 1:72 scale plastic kit pairing two aircraft flown by No.617 Squadron, the Avro Lancaster B.III (Special) and the Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout this model\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Lancaster represents the aircraft type used on Operation Chastise in May 1943, built with the modifications needed to carry the Upkeep mine. The F-35B stands alongside it as the aircraft currently operated by the reformed 617 Squadron, giving a direct comparison between the two eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth kits come with everything required to complete them to a painted and finished standard, including acrylic paints, brushes, cement and decals for squadron markings on each aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Airfix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1:72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft type: Avro Lancaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir force: RAF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: WW2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParts: 309\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkill level: 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContents: Plastic kit, 12 x acrylic paints, 2 x paint brushes, 2 x poly cement, instruction sheet, paint guide and decal sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included in this gift set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe set contains both plastic kits, 12 acrylic paints, two brushes, two tubes of poly cement, an instruction sheet, paint guide and decal sheet, so no additional tools or paints are needed to finish the models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat scale are the models?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth the Lancaster and the F-35B are built to 1:72 scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat skill level is this kit rated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis set is rated skill level 3, suited to modellers with some prior experience of assembly and painting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56914569593207,"sku":"A50191","price":42.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/0294\/3863\/files\/airfix-617-sqn-dambusters-80th-anniversary-gift-set-1-72-plastic-kit-with-paints-A50191-4.jpg?v=1774551681","url":"https:\/\/www.hangarmodels.co.uk\/products\/airfix-617-sqn-dambusters-80th-anniversary-gift-set-1-72-plastic-kit-with-paints-a50191","provider":"Hangar Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}