Airfix 1/76 Scale Crash Recovery Set Model Kit

Airfix 1/76 Scale Crash Recovery Set Model Kit

This 1/76 scale Crash Recovery Set vividly depicts the essential support vehicles that were crucial to RAF operations in the 1940s and 50s. 

FEATURES:

• Bedford Ox tractor unit with Queen Mary Trailer designed for moving aircraft fuselages and large components
• Thornycroft Amazon recovery vehicle with crane for lifting tasks
• Two paint schemes provided to depict various wartime airfield units
• Ideal starting point for recreating bustling wartime Maintenance Unit scenes

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Number of parts: 147
• Difficulty level: 3/5
• Age suitability: 8+

HISTORY:

The numerous wartime airfields and Maintenance Units spread across the UK were bustling hubs of activity during the 1940s and 50s, capturing the imagination of modellers since the hobby's inception. Recreating these scenes as scale model dioramas has been a cherished activity for years, with this classic Recovery Set offering abundant inspiration for creative modellers.

The Bedford Ox was among the most adaptable and dependable vehicles in British military service during World War II. Coupled with the Queen Mary Trailer, named for its considerable size and prestigious cargo, it served as the primary means of transporting dismantled or damaged aircraft between airfields and maintenance sites. The Thornycroft Amazon, with its sturdy crane, was equally vital for lifting tasks, moving engines, and handling significant airframe components during recovery and repair operations.

These vehicles were the backbone of RAF ground support, working tirelessly to maintain the operational status of Britain's fighter and bomber squadrons. Whether recovering crashed aircraft from rural areas, transporting newly assembled machines to active squadrons, or moving damaged airframes to Maintenance Units for rebuilding, these recovery teams played a crucial yet often overlooked role in sustaining the RAF's operational capabilities throughout the war and into the post-war era. This classic Airfix set encapsulates the essence of these dynamic airfield scenes, allowing modellers to recreate scenarios such as a dismantled Spitfire or a Vickers Wellington fuselage being transported for repair.

Paints and glue are required to complete this model kit. Not included. Available separately.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:

Deluxe Materials Plastic Magic Cement 40ml (AD83):

Plastic Magic Cement is a thin, liquid plastic cement with a 10-15 sec adjustment time & non-clog action. It is non-toxic, non-flammable, has minimal odour and almost zero emissions when compared to competitors.