{"product_id":"1-48-hkm-avro-lancaster-b-mk-1-01f005","title":"1\/48 HKM Avro Lancaster B MK.1 (01F005)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1\/48 HKM Avro Lancaster B Mk.1 (01F005) is a scale aircraft model kit for builders who want to represent the RAF's four-engine heavy bomber. It covers the Lancaster's development from the Manchester and its service as a major RAF Bomber Command aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKit Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Model kit components; the current product record does not specify the component material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/48.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avro Lancaster B Mk.1, item 01F005.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intended for builders of the Hong Kong Models 1\/48 Avro Lancaster B Mk.1 kit; no aftermarket compatibility is specified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e One aircraft model kit; exact parts count and decal options are not listed in the current record.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAircraft Background\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Lancaster evolved from the twin-engine Manchester by expanding the airframe and fitting four Merlin engines. The Mk I and Mk III shared the same basic airframe, with different Merlin engine installations. The aircraft served in bombing, maritime patrol, test, and transport roles, and remained in service after World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eModeling Focus\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis subject suits RAF Bomber Command displays and historical aircraft collections. The 33-foot bomb bay and broad operational history make the Lancaster a useful centerpiece for a 1\/48 scale aircraft project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated Resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/1-48-hkm-prop-aircraft\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e1\/48 HKM prop aircraft collection\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for related subjects. For manufacturer reference, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hk-models.com\/hkm\/1-48-avro-lancaster-b-mk.1-01f005\/\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHong Kong Models Avro Lancaster B Mk.1 product page\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hong Kong Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43379377438951,"sku":"HKM01F005IH","price":111.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/7798\/9095\/products\/148-hkm-avro-lancaster-b-mk-1-01f005-mpm-hobbies-1.jpg?v=1788311329","url":"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/products\/1-48-hkm-avro-lancaster-b-mk-1-01f005","provider":"MPM Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}