{"product_id":"48910-valom-72149-vickers-viking-mk1a-172","title":"Valom 72149 Vickers Viking Mk.1A 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eValom 72149 Vickers Viking Mk.1A 1\/72 – Plastic Aircraft Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eValom 72149 Vickers Viking Mk.1A in 1\/72 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e is a precisely crafted plastic assembly kit, designed for both experienced modelers and intermediate enthusiasts of historical aviation. Manufactured by renowned company Valom, this set allows you to build a faithful replica of a British passenger aircraft that played a significant role in the post-war history of civil aviation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of operation: United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel scale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical period: post-war era (1940s, post-war reconstruction)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality plastic (polystyrene); the set may also contain fine photo-etched parts typical for Valom products, but does not include resin or metal parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct category: Plastic aircraft model kit for assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions of assembled model: length approx. 19 cm, wingspan approx. 23 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eVickers Viking Mk.1A\u003c\/strong\u003e was a British medium-range passenger aircraft, based on the wartime Wellington bomber. Its first flight took place in 1945, and from 1946 it was in regular service with providers such as British European Airways, Imperial Airways, and others. The Viking played a key role in the reconstruction of British and European civil aviation after World War II. These aircraft operated on domestic and international routes from 1946 to 1954, becoming symbols of the rebirth of air transport.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Valom kit features faithfully reproduced details of the fuselage, wings, and tail, based on original plans. It includes optional parts to configure landing gear types, realistic pilot cockpits with interior elements, and decals for painting aircraft of various operators. The set is completed by a detailed assembly instruction, guiding you step by step through the construction process.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend this model\u003c\/strong\u003e to all modelers interested in the history of civil aviation, as well as collectors of 1940s aircraft models. We rate the difficulty as \u003cstrong\u003e3\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e – the model requires precision and experience in assembling and painting details, but thanks to the clear instructions, it is also suitable for intermediate modelers.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Valom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54722811658574,"sku":"VLM72149","price":39.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.de\/en\/products\/48910-valom-72149-vickers-viking-mk1a-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}