Capture an early-war RAF workhorse with the Vickers Wellington, a detailed 1/72 Airfix replica featuring both RAF and captured Luftwaffe markings

Key Features

1/72 Scale Vickers Wellington Mk.IA/C Model Kit
An iconic British medium bomber of early WWII
Features surface detail representing the geodetic construction
Includes two scheme options (RAF and Luftwaffe)
A rewarding project for intermediate modellers

Overview

The twin-engine Vickers Wellington was the RAF's most capable medium bomber when it entered service in 1938. Its most significant feature was the revolutionary geodetic construction method developed by Barnes Wallis, giving the fuselage incredible strength despite its light weight. This inherent toughness allowed numerous Wellingtons to bring their crews home despite suffering significant battle damage during the early years of WWII.

This 1/72 scale kit from Airfix is a detailed replica of this iconic British bomber. The model accurately captures the sleek lines of the Wellington and features surface detail representing the unique geodetic structure beneath the fabric skin. The kit includes detailed gun turrets, a full bomb load, and offers two different marking options: an RAF No 9 Squadron aircraft from 1939 and a captured Mk.IC in Luftwaffe markings from 1941.

Features

The kit accurately captures the sleek monoplane design of the Wellington
Surface detail realistically represents the underlying geodetic lattice structure
Two marking options are included: RAF No 9 Squadron (1939) and a captured Luftwaffe aircraft (1941)
Detailed nose, tail, and dorsal gun turrets are included
The bomb bay can be modelled open or closed, with a full bomb load provided
The cockpit interior is detailed with crew positions
Landing gear can be modelled in either the up or down position
Genuine Airfix Product

Specifications

Scale: 1/72
Length: 273.5mm (10.77")
Wingspan: 364mm (14.33")
Height: 73.8mm (2.91")
Pieces: 141
Decal Schemes: 2
Skill Level: Intermediate

Included Items

1x Model Kit
1x Decal Sheet
1x Instruction Manual

Required Items

Plastic Safe Paint
Modelling Glue
1x Tweezers
1x Scissors
1x Modelling Knives
1x Modelling Files