Special Hobby 48164 Walrus Mk.I Post War Foreign Service (1/48)

The plastic model kit Special Hobby 48164 Walrus Mk.I Post War Foreign Service in 1:48 scale is an excellent choice for aviation enthusiasts and military model collectors who value high-quality craftsmanship. The Supermarine Walrus Mk.I was a British reconnaissance and rescue seaplane designed by Supermarine, best known for the legendary Spitfire fighter. This kit enables you to recreate a rarely seen post-war variant, operated by foreign countries after the end of World War II.

Scale and Details

• 1/48 scale model – an ideal compromise between detail and size.
• Plastic model kit made from high-quality components ensuring precision assembly.
• The kit does not include paints, glue, or brushes – modeling accessories must be purchased separately.
• The box includes decals for national markings of countries such as France and Ireland, where Walruses were used after the war.
• Richly detailed parts with fine panel lines and all characteristic elements of the fuselage and wings.

Historical Information

• The Supermarine Walrus Mk.I was originally operated by the Royal Navy from the 1930s, serving as a search and rescue as well as reconnaissance aircraft during World War II.
• After World War II, some aircraft were transferred to other nations (France, Ireland, Australia), where they served throughout the late 1940s and 1950s.
• The use of this version mainly took place in the post-war period (1945–1955).

Material and Additions

• The model is entirely made from durable, high-quality plastic.
• The kit includes detailed, colour assembly instructions and optional post-war paint schemes used by different countries.

Category and Recommendation

• Category: plastic model kit.
• Especially recommended for aviation history enthusiasts, modelers who appreciate uncommon and rarely presented aircraft variants, and collectors of post-war equipment.
• Build difficulty rating: 4/5. Previous experience with aircraft models is recommended due to the complex wing and float undercarriage structure and numerous small details.

Special Hobby 48164 Walrus Mk.I Post War Foreign Service (1/48) is a unique release, allowing you to add a historical model with seldom-seen post-war markings to your collection.