Kinetic 1/48 Royal Navy Sea Harrier FRS.1 K48035 British Fleet Air Arm V/STOL Fighter Model Kit NZ Stock

• 1/48 scale Royal Navy Sea Harrier FRS.1 plastic model kit by Kinetic (Kit No. K48035) • Represents the iconic British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS.1 operated by the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm • Navalised development of the first-generation Harrier designed for fleet air defence, reconnaissance and strike operations • Captures the distinctive compact appearance of the Sea Harrier and its unique V/STOL capability • Features the characteristic high-mounted wing, prominent engine intakes and compact fuselage profile • Recreates the distinctive four swivelling exhaust nozzles used for vertical and short take-off and landing operations • Features the raised cockpit and modified forward fuselage that distinguish the Sea Harrier from earlier land-based Harrier variants • Detailed cockpit area provides a prominent focal point for the completed aircraft • Clear canopy allows the cockpit detail to remain visible after assembly • Features the characteristic bicycle-style main landing gear with wing-mounted outrigger wheels • External hardpoints allow the aircraft to be displayed in a variety of operational configurations • Suitable for representing the Sea Harrier with AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles and other period-appropriate stores • The Sea Harrier FRS.1 became famous for its combat service during the 1982 Falklands War • Operated from Royal Navy aircraft carriers including HMS Hermes and HMS Invincible during the Falklands campaign • Also suitable for depicting Sea Harriers from other periods of Royal Navy FRS.1 service • 1/48 scale provides excellent display presence while remaining manageable for an aircraft collection • Ideal for recreating distinctive Royal Navy and Fleet Air Arm colour schemes and markings • Excellent platform for panel washes, exhaust staining, paint fading and realistic carrier-operation weathering • Great choice for collectors of Royal Navy, Fleet Air Arm, Falklands War and Harrier aircraft • Kit supplied unpainted and unassembled • Glue and paint not included • Recommended for experienced modellers aged 14+