RESKIT RS32-0374 Red Top missiles (2 pcs) (EE Lightning, Sea Vixen, Hawker Hunter) (3D Printed) 1/32

The RESKIT RS32-0374 Red Top missiles set includes two highly detailed models of the Red Top missile in the popular 1:32 scale. The components are manufactured using modern 3D printing technology, enabling exceptional precision in replicating details such as the distinctive fins, control surfaces, and exhaust nozzles. The set requires assembly and painting – giving the modeler complete freedom of personalization and the ability to perfectly match the missiles to the replica of their chosen aircraft.

• Scale: 1/32
• Category: Additional accessory model / ordnance set – aircraft model parts manufactured with 3D printing
• Material: 3D-printed resin; the set does not include photo-etched or metal parts
• Dedicated aircraft models: English Electric Lightning, De Havilland Sea Vixen, Hawker Hunter

Red Top missiles, developed in the United Kingdom, were among the most advanced air-to-air missiles of the Cold War period (in service: from 1964 to the early 1980s). They were primarily used as armament for interceptor fighters of the Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm, participating in routine NATO patrol missions and defense exercises over Western Europe and the North Sea. The use of a modern IR seeker enabled them to effectively engage targets in a wide range of weather conditions, significantly enhancing the actual combat capabilities of British aircraft.

The RESKIT RS32-0374 model is an excellent choice both for advanced modelers looking to add a high level of realism to their 1960s–70s dioramas and aircraft model collections, as well as for enthusiasts of British aviation history. It offers exceptional historical accuracy and finely crafted details, without the need for painstaking scratch-building of ordnance.

Assembly difficulty level is rated at 2/5 – it requires basic modeling skills and precision during painting, but thanks to the high-quality casting and well-thought-out construction, even moderately experienced modelers will easily handle this accessory. Highly recommended for all British fighter enthusiasts and Cold War era collectors.