Mikro Mir MM48-017 De Havilland DH.88 Comet Scale 1:48 Plastic Model Aircraft Kit

De Havilland DH.88 Comet in 1/48 scale is represented in this plastic model kit by Mikro Mir. The model depicts the famous British twin-engine racing aircraft developed in the 1930s for long-distance air races. This plastic model kit reproduces the sleek aerodynamic design of the aircraft and is supplied unpainted and unassembled.

The DH.88 Comet was designed by de Havilland specifically for the 1934 MacRobertson Air Race from London to Melbourne. Built with a streamlined wooden airframe and powered by two de Havilland Gipsy Six engines, the aircraft demonstrated impressive speed and efficiency for long-distance competition flights.

De Havilland DH.88 Comet - Interwar Long Distance Racing Aircraft

The aircraft became widely known after its success in the MacRobertson race and later flights that demonstrated the capabilities of modern aerodynamic design in the interwar period. The Comet’s smooth fuselage lines, retractable landing gear, and twin-engine layout made it one of the most recognizable racing aircraft of the 1930s.

For modelers: The slender wings and smooth fuselage surfaces benefit from careful dry fitting before final assembly. Ensuring precise alignment of the engine nacelles and tailplane helps maintain the elegant proportions that define the DH.88 Comet.

Kit Contents

• Plastic parts
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: Mikro Mir
• Scale: 1/48
• Model (SKU): MM48-017
• Type: Aircraft Model Kit
• Subject: De Havilland DH.88 Comet
• Role: Racing aircraft
• 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 Mikro Mir belongs to the aircraft model kits category and is presented in 1/48 scale aircraft kits. You can explore more aviation subjects in the air model kits collection.