{"product_id":"60895-airfix-03172v-handley-page-hp42-heracles-1144","title":"Airfix 03172V Handley Page HP42 Heracles 1\/144","description":"```html\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAirfix 03172V Handley Page H.P.42 Heracles 1\/144 – plastic model kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAirfix presents a plastic model kit of the \u003cstrong\u003eHandley Page H.P.42 Heracles\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/144 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e – a faithfully reproduced miniature of one of the most recognizable passenger aircraft of the interwar period. This elegant four-engine biplane was the pride of the British airline \u003cstrong\u003eImperial Airways\u003c\/strong\u003e and was considered the pinnacle of aviation engineering in the 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/144, offering a balanced combination of detail and storage convenience, ideal for historical aviation collections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperator country:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom, mainly operated by Imperial Airways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical period:\u003c\/strong\u003e the model reproduces an aircraft typical of the \u003cstrong\u003einterwar period (1931–1940)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The H.P.42 was used on luxury passenger routes connecting London with the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse case:\u003c\/strong\u003e An example would be long-distance flights: London–Delhi–Sydney, handling mail and first-class passenger transport. It was the world's largest scheduled passenger aircraft at the time of its debut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e the model is entirely made of high-quality plastic (polystyrene), which ensures precise detailing and easy assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e the kit does not include glue, paints, or photo-etched or resin parts, allowing for personalized finishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic model kit – a classic modeling set for self-assembly and painting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e accurately reproduced fuselage, wings, landing gear, and engine components, decals based on archival Imperial Airways liveries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly difficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e rated at \u003cstrong\u003e3\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e. The model requires attention when working with small parts and some experience with assembling plastic models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget group:\u003c\/strong\u003e recommended for historical aviation enthusiasts, intermediate modelers, and collectors of aviation miniatures related to the interwar period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend this kit\u003c\/strong\u003e to all retro-aviation fans and collectors of Imperial Airways models. This is a unique opportunity to own a miniature of an aircraft that made aviation history as a symbol of luxury and pioneering interwar air travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n```","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54723569484110,"sku":"AIRF-03172V","price":68.81,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/09ce0bba2a39125345de2a617a4ced87.jpg?v=1755560828","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.pl\/en\/products\/60895-airfix-03172v-handley-page-hp42-heracles-1144","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}