Airfix A03171 Vickers Vanguard Plastic Model Kit (1:144th Scale)

Description

The first Vanguard made its maiden flight on 20th January 1959, and BEA ordered 20 of the V951 model fitted with Tyne R.Ty.l engines. The first of these entered service in 1961 to start replacing Viscounts on many of the short-haul high density European routes. In the event BEA only accepted six of these aircraft, having the remainder delivered as V953 Vanguards IIs fitted with improved Tyne R.Ty.lIs, The double-bubble fuselage of the Vanguard allowed considerable freight to be carried below the passenger deck, and later on some Vanguards were converted for use with BEA and British Airways solely as freighters, this type was known as the Merchantman. Humbrol Enamel paints for the kit s primary decal scheme (Paints not included): Shade 11- Silver AA0120 Shade 19- Bright Red AA0206 Shade 22- White AA0240 Shade 33- Black AA0360 Shade 40- Pale Grey AA0432 Shade 53- Gunmetal AA0583 Shade 24- Trainer Yellow AA268.