Airfix 04104 de Havilland DH82a Tiger Moth – 1/48

Discover an exceptional plastic model kit – Airfix 04104 de Havilland DH82a Tiger Moth in 1/48 scale. This faithfully reproduced set replicates the legendary British training biplane from the interwar period and World War II.

History and Use

The De Havilland DH82a Tiger Moth was designed by engineer Geoffrey de Havilland and first took to the skies in 1931. It served mainly in the United Kingdom as the primary training aircraft of the Royal Air Force (RAF) from the 1930s until the end of World War II. Thousands of RAF pilots earned their wings on this plane. The aircraft also entered service with Australia, Canada, New Zealand, India, and numerous air forces of the British Empire. The Tiger Moth was used both for pilot training and, to a limited extent, for reconnaissance and communication roles.

Kit Contents and Construction

Airfix 04104 is a high-quality plastic model kit designed for modelers who value authenticity and precise detail. The 1/48 scale allows for the rendering of subtle structural features of this classic aircraft, such as the characteristic biplane wing layout, detailed engine representation, and open cockpit. The model is made from high-grade plastic, ensuring ease of processing and excellent fit of the parts.

• Plastic model kit – category: aircraft model kits
• Scale: 1/48
• Contents: plastic sprues, instructions, decals (glue and paints not included)
• Details faithful to the original RAF aircraft
• Parts enabling the construction of the open-cockpit version

Who is it recommended for?

Airfix Tiger Moth 1/48 is recommended for both experienced modelers and intermediate aviation history enthusiasts. This model will particularly appeal to collectors of British aircraft from the interwar period and World War II. Thanks to its large scale and clear instructions, it will be a satisfying project both for display and for dioramas.

Assembly difficulty: 3/5. The model requires precision, basic modeling skills, and patience when working with biplane wing elements.