26/08/2025
Kotare Models Unveils Project Halifax
Kotare Models is proud to announce our first 1/48 scale kitset:
K48501 Kotare 1/48 Handley Page Halifax Mk.II.
An Exclusive Limited Numbered Edition only available from
https://www.kotare-models.com/products/k48501-kotare-148-halifax-mkii-exclusive-limited-numbered-edition
After “shining a light” on the early Hurricane in 1/32 scale, we’re honouring the underappreciated Halifax with what is sure to become a stunning new release in 1/48 scale.
Be a part of Project Halifax
Place your order now to automatically become a member of Project Halifax.
In a new initiative in kitset development, Halifax enthusiasts can help shape the model
from day one. This is your exclusive invitation to join the Kotare design team (including Lead Designer Darren Mildenhall) and be a pioneer in design.
Contribute ideas, photographs, drawings and feedback in multiple ways, and be kept up
to date on the progress of the model like never before. You will have the opportunity to influence every detail:
• Surface treatment: rivets, oil-canning or smooth panels?
• Colour schemes and squadron markings?
• Engine options: include one, two, or none?
Exclusive Community Access
Members of Project Halifax will gain entry to private channels and live events:
• Exclusive Facebook group and forum access for members of Project Halifax
• Monthly email updates from the Kotare design team
• Quarterly online Q&A with Darren Mildenhall and Kotare owner Mark Robson
• Special sessions (online and in-person) at major modelling conventions
Project Halifax Member Rewards
Exclusive Limited Numbered Edition of 7000 kitsets. This kitset will never be issued again in the same form. The exact part set will not be re-used for at least 5 years.
Pre-order now to secure these exclusive perks:
• Two exclusive art prints: the initial marketing image seen here and upcoming stunning box-top artwork by noted aviation artist Darryl Legg
• A free 3Dprint resin accessory, to be decided by Project Halifax members
• Unique lapel pin to identify fellow members at shows and club nights
• First 1000 purchasers immortalized by name in the instruction manual
• 20 lucky modellers from the first 500 purchasers will be randomly drawn and those
modellers will be offered the chance to build and critique T2 test shots
Our Promise
Kotare Models has never failed to deliver a pre-ordered kitset, so completion of orders is a
given. We guarantee:
• Full refund available until shipping
• Regular updates on design accuracy and production timelines
• Estimated completion: 18–20 months of design plus one year of mould development
• Anticipated shipping: mid-2028
Join Project Halifax today and help us honour the men and women who designed, built,
maintained and flew this stalwart bomber.
Models #0001 and #7000 will be auctioned to raise funds for the Big Buddy charity of New Zealand.
Note: Orders and shipments to the USA are temporarily paused until a until a system to collect and pay US Government Tariff fees has been introduced by NZ Post.
Pre-order your K48501 Kotare 1/48 Handley Page Halifax Mk.II now
