Tuesday, 5 November 2024

Handley Page Hampden

This Airfix Vintage Classic release of the Handley Page Hampden Mk.I has been great fun but as a finished model it’s not going to be winning any prizes. 

I do feel these Vintage Classics are an acquired taste. There are some amazing modellers out there who could probably make a real silk purse out of this kit, but I’m definitely an “out of the box” modeller. What’s in the box, is normally what you’ll get. 

I really did like the impressive detailing Airfix put into the undercarriage and engines and way they could both be added at the end, thus avoiding breakages and allowing the spinners to spin!

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