{"product_id":"special-hobby-1-72-vickers-wellington-mk-ic-night-raiders-plastic-model-kit","title":"SPECIAL HOBBY 1\/72 Vickers Wellington Mk.IC ‘Night Raiders’ Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIAL HOBBY 1\/72 Vickers Wellington Mk.IC ‘Night Raiders’ Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Special Hobby kit builds the Vickers Wellington Mk.IC medium bomber as flown by RAF Bomber Command during early Second World War night bombing operations. The kit includes detailed injection-moulded plastic parts and decals for aircraft employed on nocturnal raids over occupied Europe and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1\/72 scale\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eInjection-moulded plastic model kit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetailed cockpit and interior\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwin-engine medium bomber\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecals for RAF Bomber Command aircraft\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarly World War II night bomber subject\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Vickers Wellington was one of the Royal Air Force's principal twin-engine bombers during the early years of the Second World War. Designed by Rex Pierson, it featured the innovative geodetic airframe developed by Barnes Wallis, giving the aircraft exceptional structural strength and its well-known ability to survive significant battle damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mk.IC was the first major production version, featuring increased defensive armament and a higher bomb load. Wellingtons took part in strategic bombing operations from 1939 until 1943, conducting night raids against targets across occupied Europe and Germany before gradually being replaced by larger four-engine bombers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond its bomber role, the Wellington was also adapted for maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare and torpedo bombing, serving throughout the war in a wide variety of operational roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special Hobby\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGlue, paint and modelling tools required (sold separately).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPECIAL HOBBY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46625997979809,"sku":"SH-72499","price":61.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/9754\/files\/SH72499.jpg?v=1782791189","url":"https:\/\/www.hearnshobbies.com\/products\/special-hobby-1-72-vickers-wellington-mk-ic-night-raiders-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Hearns Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}