Techmod 72034 - Hawker Typhoon IB 1/72

Techmod 72034 - Hawker Typhoon IB (1/72)

Techmod 72034 - Hawker Typhoon IB (1/72) is a high-quality decal set designed for plastic model kits in the popular 1:72 scale. The decals allow for precise reproduction of the historical liveries of the Hawker Typhoon IB fighter, one of the most distinctive aircraft used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) during World War II.

Scale: 1:72
Country of Service: United Kingdom (RAF)
Historical Period: World War II (1941-1945)

Historical Description and Uses

The Hawker Typhoon IB was a key fighter and ground-attack aircraft in the RAF arsenal during World War II. It became especially renowned as a tank buster and for close air support during the Normandy landings (D-Day) in June 1944. The markings featured on the Techmod 72034 sheet reflect aircraft operated by famous RAF squadrons, including No. 175 and No. 609 Squadrons during operations over the continent and the English Channel.

Product Features

• Category: model decals for plastic scale model kits.
• Material: high-quality, thin and flexible decal film ensuring easy application and an excellent fit to the model's surface.
• The set includes three marking variants for historic aircraft:
• Hawker Typhoon IB, HH-W JP496, 175 Sqn RAF, Sqn Ldr R.T.P. Davidson (CO), Lydd, August 1943
• Hawker Typhoon IB, OV-E DN473, 179 Sqn RAF, May 1943
• Hawker Typhoon IB, PR-F DN406, 609 Sqn RAF, Manson, March 1943
• The decals are precisely printed and faithfully reproduce the authentic markings and camouflage of selected aircraft.
• The set also includes an application instruction sheet to facilitate easy placement of the individual paint elements.

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

Techmod 72034 is recommended both for ambitious modelers seeking historically accurate details and for beginners looking to enhance the realism of their miniatures. We rate the difficulty level at 2/5 – decal application is not complicated, but does require some basic experience. This set is especially recommended for World War II aviation enthusiasts and modelers building a collection of historical RAF aircraft.