Airfix de Havilland Chipmunk T.10 1:48 Model Kit #A04105: Build, Paint & Assembly Guide

Airfix de Havilland Chipmunk T.10 1:48 Model Kit #A04105 deserves its own article because its identity is more specific than the surrounding category. The scale model kits record from Airfix is evaluated here through its exact naming, variant data, image evidence and intended project or collection use.

The record that separates this item

• Exact product: Airfix de Havilland Chipmunk T.10 1:48 Model Kit #A04105
• Brand or vendor: Airfix
• Product type: Scale Model Kits
• SKU or catalog key: ARXA04105
• Scale stated in the record: 1:48
• Year appearing in the identity: 1946
• Road or release number: A04105
• Variants reviewed: 1
• Product images indexed: 2

The recorded price at verification was $32.99 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.

This item is best cataloged under its full name and ARXA04105. The scale marker 1:48 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The year 1946 belongs to the listing identity; it should not automatically be treated as the manufacturing date of the item. The number A04105 separates this release from visually similar versions. That combination protects against accidental substitutions when related products share a subject, color, scale or series.

Confirmed facts versus assumptions

The product page identifies the item this way: “This remarkable 1:48 scale model of the de Havilland Chipmunk T.10 offers modellers an engaging project with 84 plastic components and four unique paint options. Designed for skill level 2 and suitable for ages 8 and up, this model captures the graceful lines of one of the Royal Air Force's most cherished post-war training aircraft, featuring a wingspan of 217mm upon completion. Key Features 84 plastic components for a detailed and satisfying assembly Four genuine paint options representing RAF, Army Air Corps, Royal Navy, and international operators 1:48 scale model with a 217mm wingspan Skill level 2 - ideal for budding modellers aged 8+ Showcases the distinctive tandem two-seat monoplane design of this iconic Cold War era trainer History With the Tiger Moth biplane, designed by de Havilland, playing a crucial role in pilot training…” That excerpt anchors the guide, while the gallery, item number and selected variant provide the remaining evidence needed for an exact match.

Planning around the exact item

The useful compatibility questions for Airfix de Havilland Chipmunk T.10 1:48 Model Kit #A04105 are concrete: does the scale match, do the dimensions fit the intended project, is the material compatible with the selected adhesive or finish, and are all required parts present? The record key ARXA04105 should be checked before using instructions or reviews written for a similar item.

Builders should photograph the package and contents before assembly. That creates a parts baseline and makes it easier to identify missing or duplicated pieces before paint obscures part numbers.

Where similar listings differ

Use the product image to compare box art, label, part arrangement and any visible instruction callouts. When the item arrives, inventory it before separating pieces from runners or backing sheets. Once parts are cut or decals are soaked, missing-content questions become harder to resolve.

A short build log—date, materials, colors and fit notes—adds lasting value to the product record.

Image-by-image verification

The photographed item is part of the specification. With 2 images indexed, a buyer can compare color, form, labels, contents and visible condition before relying on a shortened title. Save the image that best shows the identifier ARXA04105.

A disciplined final review

• Use the complete name, not a shortened marketplace label.
• Use ARXA04105 to prevent a near-match substitution.
• Read the variant and inventory state shown now.
• Confirm technical requirements from the current manufacturer source.
• Keep the receipt and one reference image with the product record.

Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog

Plastic Model Kits & Scale Model Kits · Plastic Model Kits · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · 1:48 Scale Aircraft, Military Models & Plastic Model Kits · Model Kits

Cataloging and project notes

After purchase, store the acquisition date, price, seller, item number ARXA04105, selected option and one clear image with the project or collection record. Add notes about fit, assembly, condition or performance only after they are observed on this exact item.

This separates verified ownership evidence from later opinion and makes a replacement or repeat purchase much easier.

Gift considerations

For gifting, the product image can verify the visual subject while the item number ARXA04105 verifies the release. Both checks matter when the recipient collects small variations.

Final identity questions

Can a similar title be treated as the same release?

Not without matching ARXA04105 and the images. Similar subjects can differ by scale, finish, road number, quantity, interface or packaging.

Does the article guarantee every specification?

No. It distinguishes confirmed listing facts from checks that still need current source documentation.

What should be saved after purchase?

Keep the receipt, exact URL, SKU, selected option and at least one arrival photograph.

Final check: the correct choice is the item whose title, item number ARXA04105, image and variant state agree with the project or collection need. Where one of those elements does not match, continue comparing before ordering.

Review the live Airfix de Havilland Chipmunk T.10 1:48 Model Kit #A04105 listing

Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.

Product-specific handoff notes

Anyone using this guide later should begin with ARXA04105 and the full name Airfix de Havilland Chipmunk T.10 1:48 Model Kit #A04105. The record identifies Airfix as the vendor and Scale Model Kits as the product type. Recheck those details whenever the item is compared with another listing, because punctuation or abbreviated names can hide meaningful release differences.

When the item enters a project or collection, note the date, observed condition, included pieces and any fit or setup result. Photograph modifications before and after they are made. These notes should describe this example only. Keeping them attached to the exact item number preserves a useful history without turning personal experience into an unsupported specification for every similar product.