Eduard 2137 DESERT BABES 1/72

Eduard 2137 DESERT BABES 1/72

Eduard 2137 DESERT BABES 1/72 is a limited edition of an exceptional plastic model kit, sure to satisfy experienced modelers as well as ambitious hobbyists who wish to accurately recreate the famous twin-engine combat aircraft Panavia Tornado GR.1. This model portrays a machine in British service during the renowned Operation Granby, a component of the Gulf War conflict from 1990-1991. This set is the ideal choice for military aviation enthusiasts and collectors of modern-era models.

• Scale: 1/72
• Original User Country: United Kingdom (Royal Air Force)
• Historical relevance: The Tornado GR.1 played an important role in Operation Granby – the British part of Operation Desert Storm. During the conflict, the aircraft was employed in both strategic bombing and precision attacks against front-line targets.
• Service period: Modern times, 1979 – 2019, with particularly intensive use during the Gulf War (1990-1991).
• Material: Model made from high-quality Revell plastic, enhanced with photo-etched parts (PE – pre-painted) and resin parts – pilot seats and wheels, ensuring a high level of detail and realism.
• Extras: The set includes comprehensive Eduard decals with as many as eight marking options for Tornado aircraft that took part in Operation Granby, pre-painted photo-etched elements, painting masks, and resin details. This allows for the creation of an accurate replica of the aircraft featuring characteristic paint schemes from the period of the conflict.
• Category: plastic model kit
• Build difficulty: 4/5 – the kit is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers due to the inclusion of PE and resin parts and the high level of detail.
• Recommendation: Eduard 2137 DESERT BABES 1/72 is a must-have for military aviation enthusiasts, modern aircraft modelers, and all fans of precisely replicating historic machines used by the RAF. The set serves as a great basis for dioramas or expanding a collection related to Operation Desert Storm.