Airfix 09191 Avro Anson Mk.I 1/48 – Plastic model kit

Airfix 09191 Avro Anson Mk.I is a high-quality plastic aircraft model kit in the popular 1/48 scale, ideal for aircraft modelers interested in British military technology from the World War II and interwar period. The kit accurately reproduces the details of the historic Avro Anson Mk.I aircraft, which became an icon of British aviation.

Historical information

The Avro Anson Mk.I was a British twin-engine reconnaissance, patrol, and training aircraft used by the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy. Development of the aircraft began as early as 1933, with the first operational unit entering service in March 1936 with No. 48 Squadron at RAF Manston, becoming the first operational RAF monoplane with a retractable undercarriage. The Anson Mk.I was widely used during the interwar period as well as in World War II—notably for Coastal Command patrol duties and as a multi-engine trainer (for navigator and gunner training). This type of aircraft was also exported to other countries, including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

• Scale: 1/48
• User country: United Kingdom and air forces of the British Commonwealth countries
• Period: interwar period, World War II (1936–1945 and longer in a training role)
• Category: plastic model kit

Features of the Airfix 09191 Avro Anson Mk.I model

• Made from high-quality plastic ensuring precise details, well-fitting parts, and ease of processing.
• Detailed reproduction of the fuselage, wings, and undercarriage structure – in accordance with original Avro plans.
• Cockpit equipment, armament (.303 fixed machine gun and Lewis dorsal turret), and bomb racks are recreated.
• Painting options and decals according to RAF standards.
• Glue and paints not included – allowing for customization and choice of painting technique.
• Large number of parts enables detailed reproduction of the interior and technological details.

Recommendation and difficulty level

This model is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers, enthusiasts of British aviation, and collectors of World War II aircraft models. Due to its complex cockpit structure, undercarriage details, and the number of small parts, we assess the build difficulty level as 4 out of 5. Airfix 09191 is an ideal choice for those who want to develop their modeling skills and take on an ambitious project with a historical background.