{"product_id":"avro-lancaster-b-mk-i-iii","title":"Tamiya 1\/48 Avro Lancaster B Mk.I\/III – WWII Heavy Bomber Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\nThe Avro Lancaster B Mk.I\/III was the principal heavy bomber of the Royal Air Force during WWII, renowned for its endurance, payload capacity, and adaptability across countless night operations. Powered by four Rolls-Royce Merlin engines, the Lancaster helped shape the course of the strategic bombing campaign and became one of the most iconic aircraft of the era. Over 7,300 were built, serving with distinction in missions throughout Europe.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis 1\/48 scale Tamiya kit captures the Lancaster’s impressive presence with a wingspan of nearly 650mm, offering builders a generous canvas for detail work. Multiple variant options allow you to recreate early or late Mk.I and Mk.III configurations using interchangeable nose sections, rear turrets, exhausts, and propellers. Interior and exterior surface details are crisply molded, including a realistic cockpit, detailed gun turrets, and a fully rendered landing gear bay.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nTwo Merlin engines are included and may be displayed with or without their cowlings. The bomb bay can be built open or closed and comes with ordnance options such as 200lb bombs and the famous 4000lb “cookie.” With five crew figures and four marking choices, this kit provides both depth and flexibility—an engaging project for modelers who enjoy slowing down and bringing a historic aircraft to life through careful assembly and finishing.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50346153017591,"sku":"MH_TAM61112_HH","price":171.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/3324\/8759\/files\/4260c73e1b36fc8c538f1c4082fb6769.jpg?v=1765381367","url":"https:\/\/checkout.miniaturehobbies.com\/products\/avro-lancaster-b-mk-i-iii","provider":"Miniature Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}