1/72 Blackburn Skua Mk.II

The Blackburn Skua Mk.II was a British airborne two-seat fighter and light bomber aircraft of the late 1930s and early 1940s. It was the first all-metal monoplane designed for service with the Fleet Air Arm - a revolutionary design that combined the capabilities of a fighter and dive bomber.

The Skua entered service in 1938, and soon after the outbreak of World War II it was involved in combat over the North Sea and Norway. Among the most famous actions was the sinking of the German cruiser Königsberg in April 1940 - the first successful carrier-based attack on a heavy surface force. Although the Skua soon became obsolete, it went down in British naval aviation history as an important step towards modern deck-based aircraft.

Kit description

The Special Hobby 1/72 kit offers high quality workmanship with attention to realistic detail.
In the package you will find:

• Precision molded plastic parts with fine negative engraving,

• detailed interior of the cockpit and gunner,

• the possibility of building different versions of different Royal Navy units,

• decals with distinctive British cockades and fuselage emblems,

• clear building instructions.

The model is suitable for intermediate and more experienced modellers. The parts are well moulded together but require careful fitting of smaller parts, and details can be further enhanced with etched accessories or resin kits.

The kit contains no paint or glue.

🕰️ Period: WW2
🌍 Nationality: UK