Roden 326 Bristol 175 Britannia African Safari 1/144

Roden 326 Bristol 175 Britannia African Safari 1/144 is a high-quality plastic model kit aimed at civil aviation enthusiasts and model builders interested in historic airlines. The kit represents one of the most iconic British passenger aircraft of the second half of the 20th century—the Bristol 175 Britannia—in the livery of airlines operating African routes. The 1:144 scale makes this model perfect for airline model collections, while maintaining excellent proportions and level of detail.

Historical information

The Bristol 175 Britannia aircraft was designed and built by the British Bristol Aeroplane Company during the Cold War in the 1950s. It was developed to meet the growing demand for long-range, turbine-powered passenger aircraft capable of operating both transatlantic routes and long routes across Africa, Asia, and Australia. The aircraft was used by many European and African airlines, such as British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC), Canadian Pacific Airlines, and South African Airways. It entered service in 1957 and remained in use up to the 1970s. The Britannia was remembered both for its reliability and its elegant silhouette, faithfully captured by the Roden model. The African Safari version features the typical livery of aircraft serving exotic African routes, with characteristic emblems and color schemes.

Model specifications

• Scale: 1/144
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Included: sprues with parts, African Safari livery decals, clear assembly instructions
• Accessories not included: glue and paints – must be purchased separately by the modeler
• Category: plastic model kit

Who do we recommend this for?

This product is especially recommended for intermediate and experienced modelers (difficulty level: 3/5) who are looking for detailed kits, classic aircraft lines, and enjoy the challenge of applying decals to large-surface passenger planes. An excellent choice for aviation dioramas and collections of Cold War-era airliners. The Roden 326 Bristol 175 Britannia African Safari 1/144 model also makes a great gift for aviation history enthusiasts or hobbyists interested in exotic African routes.