Roden 328 Vickers VC-10 K4 Type 1170 tanker 1/144 – plastic model kit

The Roden 328 Vickers VC-10 K4 Type 1170 tanker in 1:144 scale is a high-quality assembly kit designed for modelers passionate about 20th-century military aviation. The product faithfully replicates the air tanker based on the Vickers VC-10 passenger aircraft—one of the most recognizable British jet airliners—with great detail.

Historical information about the Vickers VC-10 K4 Type 1170

The Vickers VC-10 K4 Type 1170 is a military modification of the famous passenger aircraft, designed for refueling other planes in flight. Developed in the United Kingdom, the aircraft was used by the Royal Air Force, especially during the Cold War and the last decades of the 20th century. The K4 variant resulted from converting previously used civil VC-10 C1s to meet the need for refueling bombers and fighters during long-range operations, such as “Operation Granby”—the British involvement in the Gulf War. The VC-10 K4 was in service from 1981 to 2013, remaining for a long time one of the key assets of the RAF’s air-to-air refueling fleet.

Features of the Roden 328 VC-10 K4 Type 1170 model (1:144)

• 1:144 scale plastic model kit offering an accurate reproduction of the original aircraft’s details and shape.
• Material: high-quality plastic ensuring ease of processing and robustness of the finished model.
• The kit does not include glue or paints—these components need to be purchased separately according to preference.
• Precision-molded parts fit well and feature clearly defined fuselage panel lines as well as detailed imitation of the aircraft’s external features.
• The model features classic RAF markings, dedicated to the VC-10’s service period as a tanker.
• Accurately reproduced landing gear, engine nacelles, refueling pylons, and vertical stabilizer with details characteristic of the K4 version.

Who is it recommended for?

Roden 328 Vickers VC-10 K4 (1:144) is an excellent choice for both intermediate and advanced modelers. We especially recommend the model to enthusiasts of British aviation and the Cold War era. The kit allows you to build a collectible display model featuring the unique silhouette of the four-engine jet that was a pillar of the Royal Air Force for over three decades.

Difficulty level: 3/5—recommended for those who already have some basic experience in plastic modeling.

If you are looking for a unique addition to your military aviation collection, Roden 328 VC-10 K4 1:144 is an excellent choice with both high historical and modeling value!