1/72 04002 Airfix Fairey Rotodyne
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
1980s reissue from the original molds. This is a very good kit that is well detailed with 115 pieces. never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Rotodyne first flew in 1957. The purpose was to create the first true vertical take-off airliner that could operate from an area no larger than two tennis courts with a full load. The Rotodyne flew at up to 191 MPH with a range of 450 miles and a payload of 48 passengers or 5 tons of freight. Despite the excellent performance and a larger design in the works, the RAF never placed an order and BEA never placed a firm order. The project was discontinued in 1962.
$48.00