Revell 04920 Avro SHACKLETON Mk.2 AEW – plastic model kit in 1:72 scale

Revell 04920 Avro SHACKLETON Mk.2 AEW is an excellent choice for aviation and military history enthusiasts, presenting a precisely reproduced model of the British patrol aircraft used by the Royal Air Force. The 1:72 scale ensures excellent proportions and detail that will satisfy even the most demanding modelers. This kit belongs to the "plastic model kits" category and does not include glue or paints, giving you the freedom to choose additional accessories according to your own preferences.

Historical and Technical Information

The Avro Shackleton Mk.2 AEW is a British long-range maritime patrol aircraft, mainly used by the United Kingdom during the Cold War and some post-war years. Developed by Avro as the successor to the well-known Avro Lancaster, the Shackleton Mk.2 was designed for reconnaissance, anti-ship, and anti-submarine missions. The AEW (Airborne Early Warning) version was adapted for airborne early warning duties, protecting the coasts of the UK and its fleets. It served from the 1950s until the early 1990s. These aircraft were used, among other operations, for patrolling the North Atlantic and the North Sea, demonstrating reliability during long operational missions.

Revell 04920 Model Features

• Scale: 1:72 – an excellent balance between detail and model size, ideal for any collector’s shelf
• Operator country of the original: United Kingdom (RAF)
• Historical period: Cold War
• Material: high-quality plastic – ensures ease of handling and painting
• Accurately reproduced surface details of the fuselage, wings, and landing gear
• Includes rich markings – decals for several RAF variants
• Optional extra parts: radar antennas, armament, detailed cockpit interior
• Number of parts: over 180, which ensures a long and satisfying build

Who is it recommended for?

Revell 04920 Avro Shackleton Mk.2 AEW is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level 3/5), due to the large number of parts and the precision required for assembling details. It's ideal for Cold War era dioramas, collector displays, and for enthusiasts of military hardware and military aviation history.

Choose this model if you value the accuracy of historic aircraft reproduction and the satisfaction of building an impressive model with your own hands!