BUNDLEA89 Starter Set - 3 for 2 - Christmas Pack 3

Starter Set - RNLI Shannon Class Lifeboat

Product code: A55015

This 1:72 scale starter kit allows you to construct the advanced Shannon Class Lifeboat, complete with all essentials for assembly and painting. Tailored for novices with a skill level of 1, the 54-piece set includes water-based acrylic paints, adhesive, a brush, and decals, making it an excellent starting point for model enthusiasts aged 8 and up.

Key Features

• Comprehensive starter kit with included paints, glue, brush, and decals
• 54-piece plastic model in 1:72 scale
• Skill level 1 - perfect for beginners aged 8+
• Showcases the Shannon Class Lifeboat's unique modern design
• Represents one of the RNLI's most sophisticated rescue vessels
• Capable of beach launches with a mobile slipway design

History

In the critical task of maritime rescue, the courageous volunteer teams of Britain's RNLI require the most effective vessels to conduct rescues in some of the most demanding environments. The Shannon Class Lifeboat offers a state-of-the-art solution, combining versatility with capability. It can be launched and retrieved from a beach via a mobile slipway and is driven by waterjets, granting it both rapid speed and exceptional manoeuvrability. Built to function in all weather conditions, this impressive craft aids RNLI crews in upholding their nearly two-century-long tradition of lifesaving.

A minimum of £0.90 from the sale of this product will be contributed to support the RNLI. Payments are made to RNLI (Sales) Ltd, which donates all its taxable profits to the RNLI, a charity registered in England and Wales (209603), Scotland (SC037736), the Republic of Ireland (20003326), the Bailiwick of Jersey (14), the Isle of Man and the Bailiwick of Guernsey and Alderney, located at West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset BH15 1HZ.

RNLI name and logo are trademarks of RNLI used by Hornby Hobbies Ltd under licence from RNLI (Sales) Ltd.

Individual price: £19.99

Starter Set - Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II

Product code: A55010

This 1:72 scale replica of the sophisticated Lockheed Martin® F-35B® Lightning® showcases the UK's short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) model, engineered to function from conventional airstrips, the decks of Britain's two new Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers, or dispersed sites akin to the renowned Harrier. Comprising 42 parts and rated at skill level 1, this model embodies the unique design of a fifth generation multi-role combat aircraft that employs stealth technology to excel in hostile environments.

Key Features

• 1:72 scale model with 152mm wingspan
• 42 piece construction suitable for ages 8+
• Skill Level 1 - ideal for beginners
• Depicts the UK's STOVL 'B' variant of the F-35
• Modern-era combat aircraft design
• Plastic construction for detailed assembly

History

Recognised as one of the world's most advanced aircraft, the Lockheed Martin® F-35B® Lightning® is a fifth generation multi-role combat aircraft crafted to excel in aerial dominance, utilising stealth technology to remain undetected in adversarial airspace, targeting enemy strongholds, or transmitting crucial battlefield data to allied forces.

The United Kingdom has chosen the short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) 'B' variant of the F-35, enabling their aircraft to operate from standard airfields, the decks of Britain's two new Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers, and if necessary, from dispersed locations, much like the iconic Harrier did in the past.

In British service, the F-35 will not bear the Lightning II designation, as this new aircraft is actually the third to carry the name in RAF history, following the Lockheed P-38 from World War II and the celebrated English Electric Lightning from the Cold War period.

Individual price: £19.99

Starter Set - Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4

Product code: A55016

This remarkable 1:72 scale Starter Set lets you bring the powerful Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 to life on your workbench, complete with all essentials for assembly and painting. Comprising 43 parts and a skill level of 1, this kit is ideal for novices, offering an uncomplicated build and measuring 153mm in wingspan when finished. The set includes paints, glue, a brush, and decals, enabling the immediate creation of this fourth-generation combat aircraft that has safeguarded UK skies since 2006.

Key Features

• Comprehensive starter set with paints, adhesives, brush, and decals included
• Simplified skill level 1 construction with 43 parts, perfect for beginners aged 8+
• 1:72 scale model with a 153mm wingspan
• Depicts the RAF's current multi-role combat aircraft
• Single genuine RAF colour scheme
• Excellent introduction to scale modelling

History

Serving as the backbone of the contemporary Royal Air Force, the Typhoon has undergone continuous enhancements throughout its operational life, making it far more advanced than when it first arrived at RAF Coningsby in 2006. Now a common sight in the skies over Britain, the Eurofighter Typhoon stands as the RAF's present-day airspace guardian. While it was initially introduced in 2006 as a dedicated air superiority fighter, this fourth-generation combat aircraft has demonstrated capabilities far beyond that role.

Now recognised as the world's most sophisticated swing-role combat aircraft, the Typhoon has evolved into a genuine multi-role platform and is arguably among the most efficient combat aircraft in service today. It is equally proficient in conducting reconnaissance and precision strike missions as it is in intercepting the latest Russian aircraft entering British airspace.

To enhance the enjoyment Airfix can offer to many, these Starter Sets are ideal for any novice eager to hone their modelling skills. This exceptional model not only provides a more accessible building experience but also includes everything necessary to complete your first aircraft model.

BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.

Individual price: £19.99