Valom 72149 Vickers Viking Mk.1A 1/72 – Plastic Aircraft Model Kit

The Valom 72149 Vickers Viking Mk.1A in 1/72 scale 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.

• Country of operation: United Kingdom
• Model scale: 1/72
• Historical period: post-war era (1940s, post-war reconstruction)
• Material: 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
• Product category: Plastic aircraft model kit for assembly
• Dimensions of assembled model: length approx. 19 cm, wingspan approx. 23 cm

The Vickers Viking Mk.1A 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.

The 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.

We recommend this model to all modelers interested in the history of civil aviation, as well as collectors of 1940s aircraft models. We rate the difficulty as 3/5 – the model requires precision and experience in assembling and painting details, but thanks to the clear instructions, it is also suitable for intermediate modelers.