{"product_id":"1-48-dh-89-dragon-rapide-short-haul-airliner-rothmans-devils-scale-1-48-armory-models-ar48014","title":"1\/48 DH.89 Dragon Rapide, Short-Haul Airliner \"Rothmans' Devils\" Scale 1:48 Armory Models AR48014","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDe Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide \"Rothmans' Devils\"\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic model kit in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/48 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eArmory Models\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeveloped 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDe Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide - Interwar Short-Haul Airliner\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor modelers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic parts for the aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecal sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaints and glue are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eModel Kit Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Armory Models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel (SKU):\u003c\/strong\u003e AR48014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aircraft Model Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide \"Rothmans' Devils\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short-haul passenger airliner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject country:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interwar period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New in Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit description:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eplastic model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/armory-models\"\u003eArmory Models\u003c\/a\u003e belongs to the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aircraft-model-kits\"\u003eAircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e category and represents an aircraft presented in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aircraft-model-kits-scale-1-48\"\u003e1\/48 scale aircraft model kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Armory Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44339953762486,"sku":"AR48014","price":58.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/6405\/2662\/files\/AR48014_1.jpg?v=1763647866","url":"https:\/\/plastic-models-kits.com\/products\/1-48-dh-89-dragon-rapide-short-haul-airliner-rothmans-devils-scale-1-48-armory-models-ar48014","provider":"Plastic Models Kits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}