{"product_id":"icm-operation-gardening-1-48-scale-model-kit","title":"ICM Operation Gardening- 1:48 Scale Model Kit","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecreate a fascinating chapter of Royal Air Force history with the ICM Operation Gardening HP.52 Hampden Mine Layer and 5 Figures model kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Handley Page HP.52 Hampden entered RAF service in 1938 and became one of the RAF's important twin-engined bombers during the early years of the Second World War. Its unusually narrow fuselage gave the aircraft excellent aerodynamic performance, but made conditions extremely cramped for its four-man crew, earning it the nickname Flying Suitcase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hampden initially operated on daytime missions but was increasingly used at night due to its limited defensive armament. A particularly interesting role was its involvement in Operation Gardening, the RAF campaign to lay magnetic mines in German coastal waters, estuaries and harbours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the winter of 1939 to 1940, Hampdens were modified to carry mines in their bomb bays. The first mines were laid off the Norwegian coast on 14 April 1940, and by the end of 1940 Hampdens had laid 703 mines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis detailed ICM kit allows you to recreate a Hampden prepared for a mine-laying mission, complete with pilot figures, ground crew and a magnetic mine mounted on a trolley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand: ICM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Code: ICM48355\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale: 1:48\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Type: Aircraft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAircraft Type: Bomber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNationality: British\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: 1939 to 1945, World War II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKit Type: Assembly Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e499 parts in total\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished model length: 341 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished model width: 442 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied unpainted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembly required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended for ages 14+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHP.52 Hampden mine layer model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 pilot figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 ground crew figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnetic mine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMine trolley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecals and markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed 1:48 scale HP.52 Hampden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepresents the specialised mine-laying configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes figures to create a complete maintenance and mission preparation scene\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnetic mine and trolley included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed aircraft rivets and surface features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly detailed pilot and ground crew uniforms and equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on the historic Operation Gardening missions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembly \u0026amp; Painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic scale model kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied unpainted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembly required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaints, glue and modelling tools sold separately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ICM Operation Gardening HP.52 Hampden Mine Layer is ideal for modellers looking for a 1:48 scale WWII aircraft model kit, Handley Page Hampden, RAF bomber, British bomber model or Operation Gardening mine-laying aircraft kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Handley Page Hampden played an important role during the early years of the Second World War, including the RAF's Operation Gardening mine-laying campaign. This ICM kit combines the distinctive Hampden aircraft with pilots, ground crew and a magnetic mine to create a detailed historical modelling project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more Scale Models \u003ca title=\"Scale Model Kits\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mightylancergames.co.uk\/pages\/scale-models\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1e1616;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58567640580477,"sku":"ICM48355","price":79.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1138\/0520\/files\/ICM_Operation_Gardening_HP.52_Hampden_mine_layer_with_pilots_ground_crew_and_magnetic_mine_1_48_WWII_model_kit.png?v=1787248653","url":"https:\/\/www.mightylancergames.co.uk\/products\/icm-operation-gardening-1-48-scale-model-kit","provider":"Mighty Lancer Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}