Airfix - Battle of the Somme Centenary Gift Set - 1:72 (A50178)

The summer of 2016 marks the Centenary of one of the bloodiest battles in the history of warfare; the Battle of the Somme. Also known as the Somme Offensive it started on July 1st 1916 and ran until November 18th and was intended to achieve a decisive breakthrough for Allied Forces against the German frontline on the Western Front in France. Fought on both sides of the River Somme across an 18 mile stretch of frontline trenches, the battle saw the introduction of the first tanks to the Western Front and also the first concerted struggle for supremacy in the air above the battle field.

Whilst men in the trenches were fighting and dying in their thousands, an equally frenetic battle was being contested in the skies above them by a relatively small number of opposing aviators. Aerial reconnaissance played an enormously important part in the battle with aircraft such as the BE2c photographing the German trenches but it was a hazardous undertaking with new German ‘scouts’ like the Fokker Eindecker constantly trying to shoot them down. Later in the battle the British used their new ‘tanks’ for the first time to try to break the deadlock. Initially, success was limited due to unreliability and the crew’s inexperience but later they made a useful contribution to the Allies modest advance.

By the end of the Somme Offensive over a million men from both sides had been killed or wounded but the French and British forces had penetrated just 6 miles into German held territory.
Contents:

● Fokker E.II Eindecker (L:100mm x W:140mm, Pieces: 34)
● Royal Aircraft Factory BE2.c (L:115mm x W:156mm, Pieces: 54)
●Male Tank Mk.1 HMLS (L:135mm x W:55mm, Pieces: 49)
●WWI British Infantry - 43 figures
●WWI German Infantry - 45 figures
●Diorama base (L:650mm x W:335mm)

(This Gift set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Airfix - Battlefront Set - 1:76 (A50009)

Depicting a scene that is typical of the many meetings of opposing forces in the battles of Northern Europe in 1944, this set contains a Sherman and Tiger Tank, British Paratroops and German Infantry, a Forward Command Post and base to set everything out on.

(This Gift set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Airfix - RAF Refuelling Set - 1:76 (A03302)

A set to add authenticity to the airfield scenes, with the famous Bedford QL, the huge AEC tanker and ground crew. The scene on the box represents atypical sight on an RAF base in WWII preparing a DH Mosquito for its next sortie. This set includes ; a Bedford QL, AEC Matador and 9 ground crew.

Paints Required but not included: 11, 24, 30, 33, 53, 56, 61, 85, 96, 113

Airfix - RAF Emergency Set - 1:76 (A03304)

Over 13,000 of the austin K.2 Ambulance were produced and used by the allies in WWII. The crash tender is based on an Austin K.6 chassis and again was widely used. These can be used with other Airfix products to create a dramatic diorama. This kit includes; Austin K.2 Ambulance, Crash tender and 11 firefighting crew.

Paints Required but not included: 19, 53, 72, 85

Airfix - RAF Recovery Set - 1:76 (A03305)

The Coles Mk 7 crane and the well-known "Queen Mary" trailer were both used extensively by the RAF during World War II. These two vehicles can be used with Airfix aircraft and diorama sets to enhance any scene required.

Model Scale; 1:76	Dimensions (mm); L195 W35
Number of Parts: 144	Requires Painting: Yes
Skill Level: 2	Flying Hours: 1

Paints Required but not included: 11, 33, 61, 62, 96, 110, 113

Airfix - Strongpoint - 1:32 (A06380)

Many hours and sometimes days were spent by opposing forces in WWII across all fronts in fighting over key strategic buildings. This classic example of one such building can be modelled here and when set into a diorama is a perfect prop for adding 1:32 or 1:35 vehicles or figures. Base not included.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+

Airfix - Desert Outpost - 1:32 (A06381)

A battle-damaged building perfect for putting with any North African campaign diorama.
During the months of fierce fighting in this huge area of the world, buildings like these changed hands many times, and therefore this will work with any Axis or Allied 1:32 or 1:35 model or figure. Base is not included.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+

Airfix - D-Day Gun Emplacement - 1:72 (A05701)

Gun emplacements along the Atlantic coast of France were seen by the Nazis as a key way to keep any allied invasion at bay. This is a classic design.

Paints required but not included: 11, 33, 64, 70, 80, 93, 120

Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+

Airfix - D-Day Coastal Defence Fort - 1:72 (A05702)

Defence forts were a major part of the defence structure built during 1942 and 1943 in readiness for any assault by the allies on the coast of France.

Paints required but not included: 33, 64, 70, 80, 93, 120

Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+

Airfix - Bamboo House - 1:32 (A06382)

A typical house made from bamboo found in the jungles of south-east Asia. Many were used as shelter, control and strategic points during the bitter fighting in that part of the world from 1942 to 1945.

Paints required but not included: 63, 80, 94, 186

Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+

Airfix - Frontier Checkpoint - 1:32 (A06383)

Checkpoints were often set up by the armies of WWII to ensure the safety of their own people. This set is suitable for many
diorama designs.

Paints required but not included: 30, 32, 33, 34, 53, 60, 72, 94, 118, 140, 186

Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+

Airfix - D-Day The Sea Assault Gift Set - 1:72 (A50156)

Thousands of allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy, France in June 1944. This set allows for a diorama of the beach landings to be created with the two landing craft, soldier figures, bespoke base and jeep.

(This Gift set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Airfix - D-Day The Air Assault Gift Set - 1:72 (A50157)

Aircraft played a crucial role in the invasion and the Hawker Typhoon was used across the battlefield keeping enemy tanks and troops away from the advancing front line.

(This Gift set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Airfix - D-Day Operation Overlord Gift Set - 1:72 (A50162)

This set is full of items ideal to make a large D-Day diorama. These items can all be placed on the base to model the “longest day”.

(This Gift set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Airfix - Battle of Waterloo 1815-2015 Gift Set - 1:72 -  (A50174)

It's June 1815 and The Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte has raised an army and intends to rule Europe. This ambition was finally thwarted on the Battlefield of Waterloo, in what is now Belgium, by an allied army led by the Duke of Wellington. Much of the battle was centered around a farmhouse, and this is the centerpiece of the superb set.

‘I am often asked whether we should not now, in these days of European unity, forget Waterloo and the battles of the past. My reply is, history cannot be forgotten and we need to be reminded of the bravery of the thousands of men from many nations who fought and died in a few hours on 18th June 1815 and why their gallantry and sacrifice ensured peace in Europe for 50 years’. - The 8th Duke of Wellington.

This kit includes:

•Highland Infantry, •British Calvary Hussars, •British Infantry, •British Artillery, •Prussians, •French Imperial Guard, •French Calvary, •French Artillery, •French Infantry, •Farmhouse, •Diorama Base,

•22 x Acrylic Paints, •2 x Brushes, •1 x Poly Cement

(This Gift Set includes paints, brushes and glue)