Bristol Beaufort Mk.IA with tropical filter

ICM’s 1:48 Bristol Beaufort Mk.IA with tropical filter (HC-ICM48311) portrays the RAF Coastal Command torpedo bomber as it served from late 1939, notably across the Mediterranean and North Africa. The Mk.IA introduced a revised turret similar to that on the Bristol Blenheim, and many aircraft were equipped with ASV radar to aid in the search for surface targets. Operations in high temperatures led to modified carburettor air intakes, reflected here with the tropical filter configuration. The kit emphasises accuracy and period-correct options to depict these theatre-specific machines.

The set includes ASV radar antennas, alternative machine-gun armament arrangements, and a torpedo with handling trolley, complemented by a four-option decal sheet. With finely moulded parts in quality plastic and detailed assembly instructions, the finished model captures the distinctive lines of the Beaufort in 1:48 scale.

Model Features

• Accurate copy of the prototype
• Includes ASV radar antennas, various options of machine gun armament, torpedo with trolley
• Four version decal sheet is included

Markings Available

• Bristol Beaufort Mk.IA DD959 Q 217 Squadron, Malta, 1942
• Bristol Beaufort Mk.IA L9965T Mediterranean Sea region, 1942
• Bristol Beaufort Mk.IA DX157 presumably Indian Ocean region, Spring, 1944
• Bristol Beaufort Mk.IA EK979 RAF training unit, Bilbais, Egypt, 1944

Model Information

• Scale: 1:48
• Number of Parts: 240 pieces
• Length: 275 mm
• Width: 370 mm
• Includes detailed assembly instructions
• Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
• Box size: 410 x 260 x 55 mm