AIP10012 Thunderbird 2 With Firefly Model Kit

Thunderbird 2 with Firefly
1:144 Scale Plastic Model Kit with Metal Parts

Thunderbird 2 is International Rescue’s iconic heavy-duty transporter. Capable of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) and speeds of up to 6,000 mph, this formidable aircraft delivers specialised rescue equipment to disaster zones via one of six interchangeable container pods.

This large-scale injection-moulded plastic model kit includes Pod 6 and its high-powered cargo vehicle, Firefly. Piloted by Virgil Tracy, Thunderbird 2 appeared in all but one episode of the classic Thunderbirds TV series.

Kit features include:

• Removable Pod 6 with opening front ramp and fully detailed interior
• Spring-release mechanism for pod deployment
• Turned metal support legs – display Thunderbird 2 in elevated, grounded, or inflight position
• In-scale Firefly pod vehicle with rubber tracks and movable dozer blade
• Optional decals representing the various studio models used in the original TV series and feature films
• Full colour illustrated instructions and detailed painting guide
• Some sub-assemblies are screw-together (screws included)
• Designed in the UK, engineered in China using advanced CAD processes
• Moulded in grey and clear styrene
• Over 380 parts

Dimensions when assembled:

• Thunderbird 2: Length 53 cm, Width 39 cm
• Firefly: Length 10.3 cm, Width 5.7 cm

Additional pods coming later with alternative payloads enabling other pod vehicles to be modelled.

In scale with AiP Thunderbird 1 kit (Ref: AiP10001).

Requires paint and glue – not included.