The plastic kit de Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide in 1:48 scale from the manufacturer Armory: a British twin-engine biplane airliner in the short-haul version and in the Rothmans Devils scheme. A short-run kit for more experienced modelers.
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An injection-molded plastic kit in 1:48 scale from the manufacturer Armory, capturing the elegant British twin-engine biplane airliner de Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide. The boxing presents the aircraft in the Rothmans Devils color scheme. This is a short-run kit: the parts have no locating pins and are attached to the sprue by heavier gates, so the build calls for careful cleanup and a more experienced hand. Besides the plastic sprues the box usually holds a clear part for the glazing, small photo-etched items and painting masks for the canopy; check the exact contents on the particular box.
The Dragon Rapide was created in the mid-1930s as a comfortable and economical short-haul airliner for small airlines. It was powered by a pair of de Havilland Gipsy Six inline engines and the cabin held about six to eight passengers. A mixed wood-and-fabric structure with its characteristic tapered wings made it one of the most successful British light transport aircraft of its day; it served with airlines, in training and in military liaison and school roles.
Count on the bracing wires between the wings: get stretched filament or rigging line ready, along with a fine drill for the holes in the struts. Bond the parts with liquid cement for plastic, fill the seams with putty and sand them down. Apply a primer before painting; an airbrush and good masks make the clean transitions of the scheme easier. Mask the glazed cabin with the enclosed shapes and glue it in only after the frames are painted.
The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.
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