{"product_id":"aip10012-aip-thunderbird-2-with-firefly-1-144-scale-kit","title":"AiP10012 AIP Thunderbird 2 with Firefly 1:144 Scale Kit","description":"AiP10012 AIP Thunderbird 2 with Firefly 1:144 Scale Kit  \u003cp\u003eNew release - pre-orders invited - expected during 4th Quarter 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e1:144 Scale Plastic Model Kit with Metal Parts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThunderbird 2 is International Rescue’s iconic heavy-duty transporter. Capable of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) and speeds of up to 6,000 mph, this formidable aircraft delivers specialised rescue equipment to disaster zones via one of six interchangeable container pods.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis large-scale injection-moulded plastic model kit includes Pod 6 and its high-powered cargo vehicle, Firefly. Piloted by Virgil Tracy, Thunderbird 2 appeared in all but one episode of the classic \u003cem\u003eThunderbirds\u003c\/em\u003e TV series.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit features include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eRemovable Pod 6 with opening front ramp and fully detailed interior\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSpring-release mechanism for pod deployment\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eTurned metal support legs – display Thunderbird 2 in elevated, grounded, or inflight position\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eIn-scale Firefly pod vehicle with rubber tracks and movable dozer blade\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eOptional decals representing the various studio models used in the original TV series and feature films\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eFull colour illustrated instructions and detailed painting guide\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSome sub-assemblies are screw-together (screws included)\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDesigned in the UK, engineered in China using advanced CAD processes\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eMoulded in grey and clear styrene\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eOver 380 parts\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions when assembled:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThunderbird 2\u003c\/strong\u003e: Length 53 cm, Width 39 cm\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirefly\u003c\/strong\u003e: Length 10.3 cm, Width 5.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAdditional pods coming later with alternative payloads enabling other pod vehicles to be modelled.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn scale with AiP Thunderbird 1 kit (Ref: AiP10001).\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequires paint and glue – not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThunderbirds™ and © ITC Entertainment Group Limited 1964, 1999 and 2025. \u003cbr\u003e Licensed by ITV Studios Limited. All rights reserved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AIP by Bachmann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56356036575612,"sku":"AiP10012","price":212.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/3048\/7164\/files\/AIP10012_46052aae-7a9b-4ad4-b3ef-ddf15095d9ab.jpg?v=1786092442","url":"https:\/\/www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com\/products\/aip10012-aip-thunderbird-2-with-firefly-1-144-scale-kit","provider":"Kernow Model Rail Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}