{"product_id":"1-48-dh-89-dragon-rapide-short-haul-airliner-royal-flight-scale-1-48-armory-models-ar48012","title":"1\/48 DH.89 Dragon Rapide, Short-Haul Airliner - \"Royal Flight\" Scale 1:48 Armory Models AR48012","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ede Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide Royal Flight\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 short-haul airliner that served in civil and governmental transport roles during the interwar and early World War II period. This boxing depicts the aircraft in a Royal Flight configuration and is supplied as an unpainted and unassembled plastic model kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DH.89 Dragon Rapide first flew in 1934 and quickly became one of the most widely used light transport aircraft of its era. Designed as a twin-engine biplane passenger aircraft, it was used by airlines, private operators, and government services in many countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ede Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide - Royal Flight Transport Aircraft\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Dragon Rapide gained recognition as a reliable short-haul transport aircraft capable of operating from relatively small airfields. Aircraft configured for governmental or ceremonial transport were sometimes used in Royal Flight duties in the United Kingdom, reflecting the aircraft's versatility and dependable design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor modelers:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a classic biplane transport aircraft, careful alignment of the wing struts and upper wing is important. Dry fitting the wing structure before final assembly helps maintain correct geometry of the biplane layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic parts\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 AR48012\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 Royal Flight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short haul transport aircraft\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 is presented in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aircraft-model-kits-scale-1-48\"\u003e1\/48 scale\u003c\/a\u003e. You can also explore the broader \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/air\"\u003eair model kits collection\u003c\/a\u003e for additional aircraft subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Armory Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44339953729718,"sku":"AR48012","price":58.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/6405\/2662\/files\/AR48012_1.jpg?v=1763647882","url":"https:\/\/plastic-models-kits.com\/products\/1-48-dh-89-dragon-rapide-short-haul-airliner-royal-flight-scale-1-48-armory-models-ar48012","provider":"Plastic Models Kits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}