Airfix 1/72 Scale Handley Page Victor K.2/SR.2 Model Kit

Airfix 1/72 Scale Handley Page Victor K.2/SR.2 Model Kit If you could build any Handley Page Victor model, which one would you choose? With this stylish 1:72 scale kit, you get three RAF scheme options with your 257 parts, so you have a decision to make. Or you could just build it three times!   HISTORY: The Handley Page (HP) Victor was a jet-powered, strategic bomber which, alongside the other ‘V’ bombers, the Avro Vulcan and Vickers Valliant, formed an essential part of Britain’s nuclear deterrent during the early part of the Cold War. The Victor was designed to carry out long-range, low-altitude attacks, but was later relegated to an aerial refuelling role when it was no longer deemed effective as a strategic bomber.  Subject to RAF’s requirements for greater tactical manoeuvrability and a higher ceiling, the B.2 variant, with more powerful Rolls Royce Conway engines, was developed in 1959. Thirty-four were produced and several were later converted for reconnaissance and aerial refuelling purposes.  Two RAF squadrons formed on the B.2 after it entered service in 1962, but it was soon succeeded by the B.2R, a conversion which allowed them to carry ‘Blue Steel’ nuclear missiles in addition to free-fall nuclear payloads. Following the introduction of submarine-launched Polaris missiles in 1969, the Victor was gradually relieved of its role as a nuclear deterrent.   SPECIFICATIONS: Length: 48.6cm Wingspan: 50.8cm Number of parts: 257 Difficulty: 3/5   Paints and glue are required to complete this model kit. Not included. Available separately.  Deluxe Materials Plastic Magic Cement 40ml (AD83): Plastic Magic Cement is a thin, liquid plastic cement with a 10-15 sec adjustment time & non-clog action. It is non-toxic, non-flammable, has minimal odour and almost zero emissions when compared to competitors.