Airfix 1:72 Bristol 192 Belvedere Model Kit

The Airfix 1:72 Bristol 192 Belvedere Model Kit recreates one of the Royal Air Force’s more unusual and distinctive twin-rotor helicopters of the Cold War era. Designed as a heavy-lift transport helicopter, the Belvedere served in a variety of roles including troop movement, supply transport, and general utility duties.

This detailed 1:72 scale plastic model kit captures the unique tandem rotor configuration and boxy fuselage of the Belvedere, making it an interesting and uncommon subject for helicopter enthusiasts and Cold War aviation collectors.

About the Bristol Belvedere

The Bristol 192 Belvedere was developed in the 1950s as a twin-rotor transport helicopter for the Royal Air Force. Its design focused on lifting capacity and operational flexibility, using a side-by-side fuselage layout with rotors mounted at each end.

Entering service in the early 1960s, the Belvedere was used in troop transport, logistical support, and utility roles. It saw operational service in various theatres, including deployments in the Middle East and Asia, before being gradually replaced by more modern helicopter designs.

Although not as widely known as later helicopters, the Belvedere represents an important step in the development of British rotary-wing transport aviation.

Features

✔ Detailed 1:72 scale plastic model kit
✔ Bristol 192 Belvedere RAF twin-rotor helicopter
✔ Unique tandem rotor configuration
✔ Distinctive box fuselage design
✔ Fine surface panel detailing
✔ Realistic cockpit and cabin structure
✔ Clear assembly instructions
✔ Classic early Cold War British helicopter

Skill Level

Intermediate

This kit is suitable for:

• intermediate helicopter modellers,

• Cold War aviation enthusiasts,

• and British rotary-wing collectors.

The unusual design and rotor configuration make it a rewarding and distinctive build.

Recommended Accessories

For best results we recommend:

• Plastic model glue

• Acrylic paints

• Primer

• Fine detail brushes

• Sanding sticks

• Weathering products for operational wear, transport use, and military finish effects

Perfect For

• Royal Air Force helicopter enthusiasts

• Cold War aviation collectors

• Unique rotary-wing aircraft fans

• Intermediate scale modellers

• British aviation history displays

A Rare and Distinctive RAF Helicopter

The Airfix Bristol Belvedere stands out as one of the more unusual helicopters in RAF service. With its twin-rotor design and important role in early military transport aviation, it offers a unique and historically interesting addition to any helicopter modelling collection.