Valom 72033 Handley Page Hampden B.Mk.I 1/72 – World War II Bomber Aircraft Model

The Valom 72033 Handley Page Hampden B.Mk.I in 1/72 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit representing the British medium-range bomber widely used during World War II. This model is designed for demanding modelers who wish to recreate one of the lesser-known but crucial aircraft of the Royal Air Force.

Historical Description and Use

The Handley Page Hampden B.Mk.I was one of the first British bombers used by the RAF in the early years of World War II (1938-1942). Designed in the second half of the 1930s, it featured a distinctive silhouette with a narrow fuselage nacelle and twin vertical stabilizers. Hampdens took part in the first raids over Germany, as well as minelaying operations, torpedo attack support, and coastal patrol missions.

• Scale: 1/72 – ideal for building dioramas and collecting medium-sized aircraft models
• Country of use: United Kingdom, as well as Canada (in both RAF and RCAF)
• Period: World War II (1939–1942)
• Type: Plastic model kit
• Material: High-quality plastic, additional resin details and photo-etched elements (e.g. cockpit details, crew harnesses, and small armament)
• Assembled model length: approx. 22 cm
• Wings with realistic panel lines and a highly detailed cockpit and landing gear

Recommendations, Difficulty, and Purpose

The Valom 72033 kit is aimed at intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level 4/5) who value details and want to add to their collection an aircraft from the RAF’s front line, often overlooked among more famous bombers. Thanks to the use of photo-etched details and resin parts, the model allows for faithful reproduction of both the interior and exterior elements, making the build particularly satisfying and visually impressive.

The kit does not include paints or glue—additional modeling accessories for assembly and painting are required and available in our store.

If you are interested in military aviation history and want to expand your collection with a precisely detailed model of a classic RAF bomber, the Valom 72033 Handley Page Hampden B.Mk.I 1/72 is the best choice in its class.