{"product_id":"1-48-dh-89-dragon-rapide-short-haul-airliner-scale-1-48-armory-models-ar48005","title":"1\/48 DH.89 Dragon Rapide - Short-Haul Airliner Scale 1:48 Armory Models AR48005","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ede Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/48 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e is a plastic model kit by Armory Models representing the British twin-engine short-haul airliner widely used during the interwar period and early years of World War II. The aircraft became known for its reliable operation on regional passenger routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in the 1930s by the de Havilland company, the DH.89 Dragon Rapide was designed as a light transport aircraft capable of carrying small groups of passengers on scheduled regional flights. Its wooden structure, twin engines, and biplane layout reflected aviation technology of the era while offering dependable service for civil airlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ede Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide - Interwar Regional Airliner\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Dragon Rapide operated with numerous airlines across Europe and other regions, serving short commercial routes and connecting smaller airfields. During the wartime period many aircraft were also adapted for communication, transport, and training duties while maintaining the recognizable biplane configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor modelers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biplane aircraft models benefit from careful alignment of the wing struts and upper wing assembly. Painting the wings and fuselage before final installation of the strut structure often helps maintain correct alignment and simplifies finishing work.\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 AR48005\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short-haul 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 is 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":44339953696950,"sku":"AR48005","price":58.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/6405\/2662\/files\/AR48005_1.jpg?v=1763648039","url":"https:\/\/plastic-models-kits.com\/products\/1-48-dh-89-dragon-rapide-short-haul-airliner-scale-1-48-armory-models-ar48005","provider":"Plastic Models Kits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}