1/48 RAF Bomb Trolleys type C Mk. II

The RAF Bomb Trolleys Type C Mk. II are among the typical items of ground equipment used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War. These trolleys were used to transport aerial bombs around the airfield and to deliver them to bombers and fighter-bombers as they were being prepared for combat deployment. Ground handling and the handling of munitions were an essential part of day-to-day operations at operational airfields, where the speed at which aircraft could take off again depended on the smooth operation of the ground crew. For model-makers, these trolleys are a welcome addition that can bring an aviation scene to life and provide it with an authentic context.

The MiniArt 1:48 scale kit contains two highly detailed Type C Mk. II trolleys and a set of bombs, allowing you to build a realistic scene of an aircraft being prepared for action. Thanks to its high level of detail, the set is suitable both as an addition to larger aviation dioramas and as a standalone element highlighting the work of RAF ground crew. The pack also includes a sheet of decals to finish the model. The combination of trolleys and bombs gives modellers the opportunity to recreate the atmosphere of a wartime airfield without having to source additional accessories.

The 1:48 scale allows for detailed modelling and complements commonly available aircraft models in this scale, enabling the entire scene to be unified with a consistent painting and weathering style. For the trolleys and bombs, it is common to emphasise signs of operational wear and tear, paint chipping, and deposits of dust or mud appropriate to the environment of a field airfield. The pack does not contain the paints or adhesives required for assembly.