ICM 1:48 HP.52 Hampden B.Mk.1

ICM 1:48 HP.52 Hampden B.Mk.1In October 1931, the British Air Ministry began preparing specifications for a new bomber to replace obsolete biplanes. Specification B. 9 32 was created in August 1932, with several manufacturers competing. Handley Pages HP. 52 was selected, with its prototype completed in spring 1936. In June, it flew successfully, reaching 426 km h and carrying over 1,800 kg of bombs. It was shown to King Edward VIII in July. On October 4, 1937, the Air Ministry

The Me262 A-2a would see active service up till the end of World War II

It is equipped with innovative components such as a compact gearbox with 3 small planetary gears

2x Platform Ends

The ladder frame chassis has been re-engineered to cope with the most extreme conditions

The rear bogie had 3 ½” wide inverted semi-elliptical leaf springs pivoted at their centres on a transverse tube

eight rockets

Industrial tank cleaning

Separate parts for lights help streamline the painting process

4Ghz remote control system with control range of 656 ft

With its simple but attractive design

Bash without worry in wet conditions — the Spektrum 2-in-1 25A ESC/receiver unit and high-torque Spektrum S660 steering servo are both waterproof

built in four lots between 1960 and 1962 by Pressed Steel and Birmingham RC&W