Airfix 12011 Avro Vulcan B.2 1/72

Airfix 12011 Avro Vulcan B.2 1/72 – Plastic model kit

Airfix 12011 Avro Vulcan B.2 in 1/72 scale is a highly detailed plastic model kit intended for modelers passionate about military aviation from the Cold War era. The kit represents the legendary British strategic bomber Avro Vulcan B.2, one of the pillars of the famous "V bombers" series of the Royal Air Force (RAF) of the United Kingdom. The Vulcan B.2 was an aircraft that played a significant role in maintaining the British nuclear deterrent force from the late 1950s up to the 1980s.

• Model scale: 1/72
• Country of use: United Kingdom
• Historical period: Cold War (prototype's first flight: 1952, entered service: 1957, operated until the 1980s)
• Combat deployment: Used in combat only once during the Falklands War in 1982, when Vulcans carried out what were then the longest bombing missions in the world (Black Buck operations).
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Special features: complete set of raised and recessed panel lines, realistic landing gear reproduction, cockpit and Bristol Siddeley Olympus engine details. Model is designed for assembly and painting – paints and glue must be purchased separately.
• Category: plastic model kit

Thanks to its large 1/72 scale, the kit allows you to recreate the characteristic, spectacular delta shape and the striking RAF camouflage from the Cold War period. The set includes a richly illustrated assembly manual and decals, enabling several painting options, including the famous gray-green camouflage scheme used since 1963.

This product is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers due to the large number of details and the size of the finished model (wingspan over 45 cm). An ideal choice for military aviation enthusiasts, RAF aircraft collectors, and fans of unique airplanes with exceptional operational histories.

• Build difficulty level: 4/5 (a model requiring precision and care)

Airfix 12011 Avro Vulcan B.2 1/72 is an extremely impressive kit, which when assembled will become a pride of any collection and attract the attention of aviation technology and 20th-century military history enthusiasts.