Airfix WWII USAAF Bomber - Resupply Set 1:72 Model Kit #A06304: Build, Paint & Assembly Guide

Airfix WWII USAAF Bomber - Resupply Set 1:72 Model Kit #A06304 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.

Matching the exact listing

• Exact product: Airfix WWII USAAF Bomber - Resupply Set 1:72 Model Kit #A06304
• Brand or vendor: Airfix
• Product type: Scale Model Kits
• SKU or catalog key: ARXA06304
• Scale stated in the record: 1:72
• Year appearing in the identity: 1942
• Road or release number: A06304
• Quantity wording: 39 Pack
• Variants reviewed: 1
• Product images indexed: 3

The recorded price at verification was $49.99 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 ARXA06304. The scale marker 1:72 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The year 1942 belongs to the listing identity; it should not automatically be treated as the manufacturing date of the item. The number A06304 separates this release from visually similar versions. The quantity wording 39 Pack should be reconciled with the package photo and option selected. That combination protects against accidental substitutions when related products share a subject, color, scale or series.

Evidence taken from the live record

The product page identifies the item this way: “This meticulously crafted 1:72 scale model set replicates key USAAF ground support vehicles deployed at American bomber bases in Southern England during World War II. The kit comprises four unique vehicles: the Autocar U-7144-T 4x4 tractor unit paired with the F-1 fuel trailer, the Chevrolet M6 bomb service truck with the M5 bomb trailer, and the Cushman Model 39 Package Car. With 200 components and a skill level of 2, this set enables modellers to construct a realistic airfield resupply scene, supporting the Eighth Air Force's Liberators and Flying Fortresses. Key Features Four distinct vehicle types, including tractor units, service trucks, and utility vehicles Autocar U-7144-T 4x4 tractor unit with F-1 fuel trailer for aircraft refuelling tasks Chevrolet M6 bomb service truck with M5 bomb trailer for ordnance transport Cushman Model…” That excerpt anchors the guide, while the gallery, item number and selected variant provide the remaining evidence needed for an exact match.

What matters for this kind of product

Airfix WWII USAAF Bomber - Resupply Set 1:72 Model Kit #A06304 should be planned as a sequence rather than a single purchase. Inventory the parts or sheets, review the instructions, identify surfaces that require cleanup, and decide when paint, decals or clear finish belong in the build. Item number ARXA06304 keeps this plan tied to the exact product instead of a neighboring release.

Do not infer included paint, cement, batteries or tools unless the listing or package states that they are supplied. A complete shopping plan distinguishes kit contents from builder-supplied materials.

Where similar listings differ

Compatibility is often more important than brand familiarity. Styrene cement, cyanoacrylate, water-based paint, solvent paint and clear coats behave differently on different materials. Use the exact product instructions and a test piece whenever the material is not confirmed.

Record substitutions as part of the build log. That makes later repairs or a second build reproducible without misrepresenting the original package contents.

Why the exact photo set matters

Review all 3 available images in sequence rather than judging the item from the first thumbnail. Front, side, reverse, package and detail views answer different questions. The record is strongest when those views agree with the title and item number ARXA06304.

Checks to complete before ordering

• Identity: title, vendor and item number ARXA06304 agree.
• Contents: included pieces and quantity are explicit.
• Fit: scale, dimensions or interface match the intended use.
• Condition: the photographed state is acceptable for the project or collection.
• Transaction: current option, price and availability are confirmed.

Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog

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How to document it after purchase

Catalog the item under the complete title and ARXA06304, then add the date received and the condition actually observed. For a project item, note where it was installed or how it was used. For a collectible, note package and display condition separately.

Retaining the exact identifiers protects the record when product titles or availability later change.

Gift considerations

Gift buyers should match ARXA06304 to a known collection, project or preference. If size, scale, interface or exact version is uncertain, preserve the receipt and avoid opening fit-sensitive packaging.

What buyers commonly need to confirm

What identifies this exact product?

The complete title, ARXA06304, vendor Airfix, product type Scale Model Kits and photographed item form the identity. None should be replaced by a generic category label.

What is still unconfirmed?

Any dimension, material, accessory, compatibility claim or package component absent from the listing remains unconfirmed until the current instructions or manufacturer record supplies it.

Where should the purchase decision be finalized?

Use the live product page linked below for the current option, price and availability.

Final check: the correct choice is the item whose title, item number ARXA06304, 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 WWII USAAF Bomber - Resupply Set 1:72 Model Kit #A06304 listing

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