Revell Handley Page Halifax B Mk.III – 1/72 Scale Model Kit

The Revell Handley Page Halifax B Mk.III (03756) brings this famous British Second World War heavy bomber back to the 1/72 scale aircraft range for the first time since 2015. With 257 parts and a completed wingspan of almost 44cm, the kit offers an involved building project for experienced modellers interested in RAF Bomber Command aircraft.

The Halifax was one of the Royal Air Force’s principal heavy bombers during the Second World War, serving alongside the Avro Lancaster. More than 6,000 Halifax aircraft were built, with the B Mk.III introducing Bristol Hercules radial engines that improved the aircraft’s performance.

Detailed Airframe and Hercules Engines

Revell’s kit features four finely reproduced Bristol Hercules radial engines, reflecting one of the defining characteristics of the Halifax B Mk.III. The large wings and detailed fuselage construction provide an opportunity to work through the aircraft’s distinctive design.

The model also features detailed landing gear bays and movable control surfaces, including the elevator and rudder. These allow additional positioning options when displaying the completed aircraft.

Bomb Bay and Model Features

A fully equipped bomb bay, complete with bomb load, is another important feature of this release. Together with the engine detail and movable control surfaces, it gives modellers several areas to concentrate on during assembly and finishing.

Kit features include:

• 257-part plastic model kit in 1/72 scale
• Completed wingspan of almost 44cm
• Four detailed Bristol Hercules radial engines
• Fully equipped bomb bay with bomb load
• Movable elevator and rudder
• Detailed landing gear bays
• Two new decal options for RAF and RAAF aircraft
• Illustrated multilingual assembly instructions
• Revell Level 5 difficulty rating
• Recommended for ages 13 and over

RAF and RAAF Marking Options

The kit includes two new decal options representing aircraft operated by the Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force. These provide a choice of markings for the finished Halifax, with camouflage painting and decal application forming an important part of the modelling process.

The different markings make this release relevant to collections featuring British and Australian aircraft involved in the Allied air offensive during the Second World War.

A Detailed Heavy Bomber Building Project

With its substantial wingspan, 257 components and Level 5 difficulty rating, the Halifax B Mk.III is aimed at experienced modellers who enjoy more demanding aircraft builds. Assembly covers the fuselage structure, engines, wings, landing gear bays and bomb bay, followed by painting and decal application.

Part of Revell’s 1/72 scale aircraft kits, this Halifax offers a detailed representation of an important RAF heavy bomber, with the four Hercules engines, equipped bomb bay and choice of RAF or RAAF markings forming the main features of the completed model.