ICM 48312 Scale kit 1:48 Bristol Beaufort Mk.I WWII British dominions Air Force

Bristol Beaufort Mk.I is a 1/48 scale plastic aircraft model kit from ICM representing the British twin-engine torpedo bomber used during World War II by air units of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth forces. Developed by Bristol Aeroplane Company, the Beaufort served as a maritime strike aircraft and played an important role in early wartime coastal operations. The kit is supplied as an unpainted and unassembled plastic model.

The Beaufort entered service with the Royal Air Force in 1940 and was widely used by Coastal Command and other air units of the British Dominions. The aircraft was designed primarily for torpedo attack missions against naval targets but was also employed in reconnaissance and conventional bombing roles during the conflict.

Bristol Beaufort Mk.I – World War II British Torpedo Bomber

The Beaufort featured a twin-engine configuration and internal bomb bay capable of carrying torpedoes or bombs. Aircraft of the Mk.I version operated in maritime environments including the Mediterranean and Atlantic theaters, supporting Allied naval operations during the early years of World War II.

For modelers: Twin-engine aircraft benefit from careful assembly planning. Completing cockpit, interior compartments, and bomb bay components before closing the fuselage halves can help preserve internal detail and simplify painting.

Kit Contents

• Plastic sprues with model parts
• Clear canopy parts
• Decal sheet
• Painting and marking guide
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: ICM
• Scale: 1/48
• Model (SKU): ICM48312
• Type: Aircraft Model Kit
• Subject: Bristol Beaufort Mk.I
• Role: Torpedo bomber aircraft
• Subject country: United Kingdom
• Period: World War II
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.

This aircraft model kit by ICM belongs to the Aircraft Model Kits category and is presented in the 1/48 scale aircraft models collection.