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Airfix - Albion 3-Point Refueller (1: 48) - Miniature Terrain
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Airfix - Albion 3-Point Refueller (1: 48) - Miniature Terrain is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Airfix - Albion 3-Point Refueller (1:48)
This intricately crafted 1:48 scale model of the Albion 3-Point Fueller consists of 113 components, providing an engaging building experience for modellers aged 8 and up at Skill Level 2. Made from premium plastic, this model accurately depicts the medium-sized utility vehicle that served as a crucial asset for the RAF throughout World War Two.
Key Features
• 113 piece plastic kit in 1:48 scale
• Skill Level 2 build suitable for ages 8 and above
• Depicts the specially adapted Albion 463 with Air Ministry prefix
• Genuine World War Two RAF refuelling vehicle
• Includes parts for one paint scheme
History
In November 1934, the Air Ministry evaluated various manufacturers' chassis to meet RAF requirements. Albion secured the contract with a uniquely adapted version of the mid-sized 463, designated with the AM (Air Ministry) prefix. It served multiple purposes, most notably as a refuelling vehicle.
Choosing the Albion chassis marked a significant advancement in standardising RAF ground support machinery during the inter-war years. The AM463's sturdy construction and dependable performance made it ideal for the challenging conditions of military airfield operations.
During World War Two, these adaptable vehicles were a common presence on RAF airfields across the UK and abroad, playing a crucial yet often underappreciated role in maintaining the operational readiness of fighter and bomber units.
What's Inside
Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.
Tech Specs
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 11.8
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 4.5
How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 113
Item Scale: 1:48 Scale
Finish: Plastic
Number of Scheme options: 1
Skill Level: 2
Flying Hours: 1
This intricately crafted 1:48 scale model of the Albion 3-Point Fueller consists of 113 components, providing an engaging building experience for modellers aged 8 and up at Skill Level 2. Made from premium plastic, this model accurately depicts the medium-sized utility vehicle that served as a crucial asset for the RAF throughout World War Two.
Key Features
• 113 piece plastic kit in 1:48 scale
• Skill Level 2 build suitable for ages 8 and above
• Depicts the specially adapted Albion 463 with Air Ministry prefix
• Genuine World War Two RAF refuelling vehicle
• Includes parts for one paint scheme
History
In November 1934, the Air Ministry evaluated various manufacturers' chassis to meet RAF requirements. Albion secured the contract with a uniquely adapted version of the mid-sized 463, designated with the AM (Air Ministry) prefix. It served multiple purposes, most notably as a refuelling vehicle.
Choosing the Albion chassis marked a significant advancement in standardising RAF ground support machinery during the inter-war years. The AM463's sturdy construction and dependable performance made it ideal for the challenging conditions of military airfield operations.
During World War Two, these adaptable vehicles were a common presence on RAF airfields across the UK and abroad, playing a crucial yet often underappreciated role in maintaining the operational readiness of fighter and bomber units.
What's Inside
Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.
Tech Specs
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 11.8
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 4.5
How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 113
Item Scale: 1:48 Scale
Finish: Plastic
Number of Scheme options: 1
Skill Level: 2
Flying Hours: 1
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