1/48 DH.89 Dragon Rapide, Short-Haul Airliner "Rothmans' Devils" Scale 1:48 Armory Models AR48014

De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide "Rothmans' Devils" plastic model kit in 1/48 scale by Armory Models represents the well-known British twin-engine light transport aircraft used for short-haul passenger flights during the interwar period. The Dragon Rapide became one of the most recognizable civil aircraft of the 1930s and was widely operated by airlines and private companies across Europe.

Developed by De Havilland in the early 1930s, the DH.89 Dragon Rapide was designed as a reliable and economical short-haul airliner. The aircraft featured a wooden biplane structure, enclosed passenger cabin, and two piston engines mounted on the lower wing. Its dependable performance and relatively low operating cost made it popular with regional airlines and charter operators.

De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide - Interwar Short-Haul Airliner

The Dragon Rapide served in numerous civil aviation roles including passenger transport, mail delivery, and charter operations. Many aircraft continued to operate even after World War II in civilian and training roles. The aircraft's elegant biplane layout and compact size made it a distinctive example of early commercial aviation design.

For modelers: The DH.89 features the classic biplane configuration with interplane struts and rigging typical of aircraft from the 1930s. Careful alignment of the wings and struts during assembly helps preserve the correct geometry of the biplane structure and ensures proper fit of the upper wing.

Kit Contents

• Plastic parts for the aircraft
• Decal sheet
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: Armory Models
• Scale: 1/48
• Model (SKU): AR48014
• Type: Aircraft Model Kit
• Subject: De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide "Rothmans' Devils"
• Role: Short-haul passenger airliner
• Subject country: United Kingdom
• Period: Interwar period
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.

This plastic model kit by Armory Models belongs to the Aircraft Model Kits category and represents an aircraft presented in 1/48 scale aircraft model kits.