1/72 Airfix Vickers Wellington Mk IA/C RAF Bomber A08019A

1/72 Airfix Vickers Wellington Mk IA/C RAF Bomber Plastic Model Kit A08019A

Build an authentic replica of the legendary Vickers Wellington, the most capable medium bomber of its day and a cornerstone of RAF Bomber Command throughout World War II, with this precision 1/72 scale model kit from Airfix. This advanced kit features 141 parts and captures the distinctive geodetic construction and combat-proven design of this historic bomber.

Product Features:

• Scale: 1/72
• Parts count: 141 pieces
• Skill level: Advanced (Level 3)
• Build time: Approximately 3 hours
• Dimensions: 273.5MM length x 364MM wingspan x 73.8MM height when completed
• Two variant options: Build as Mk IA or Mk IC
• Geodetic construction detail: Authentic Barnes Wallis lattice-work structure representation
• Twin Bristol Pegasus engines: Detailed radial engine nacelles
• Detailed glazed nose: Clear parts for bomb aimer position
• Defensive gun positions: Nose, tail, and beam gun turrets
• Engraved panel lines: Authentic fabric-covered surface detail
• Two marking options: RAF Bomber Command schemes included
• Manufacturer: Airfix
• SKU: AIRA08019A

What's Included:

• Plastic model kit with 141 parts
• Instruction sheet with step-by-step assembly guide
• Paint layout sheet with color references
• Decal sheet with two marking options

Historical Background:

The most capable medium bomber of the day was the twin-engine Vickers Wellington, which first flew in 1936 and entered RAF service with No.99 Squadron at Mildenhall in October 1938. The production aircraft bore little resemblance to the prototype aircraft, and compared to contemporary medium bombers already in service, the Wellington appeared to be much more advanced in design and an aircraft feared by any potential enemy. Its sleek monoplane design and heavy defensive armament placed the new Wellington as one of the most advanced and capable medium bombers in the world.

Perhaps the most significant feature of the Wellington's design was the adoption of a geodetic construction method, which was developed by the famous British engineer and inventor Barnes Wallis. Duralumin W-beams were used to form a metal lattice-work construction onto which wooden battens would be screwed, which would then allow the doped fabric outer skin of the aircraft to be attached. The resultant fuselage was relatively light in weight but possessed great strength, and whilst the method of construction posed challenges for companies engaged in manufacturing Wellington bombers, the inherent strength proved crucial when the aircraft was thrust into combat. Capable of withstanding significant battle damage, numerous RAF Wellingtons managed to bring their crews back home when other bombers would have failed to do so.

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