Roden 334 Convair CV-340 1/144 – Plastic Passenger Aircraft Model Kit

The Roden 334 Convair CV-340 in 1/144 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit designed for aviation modeling enthusiasts and fans of historic passenger aircraft. This set is an excellent replica of the American twin-engine Convair CV-340, an aircraft that has made its mark in the history of both civil and military aviation in the mid-20th century.

Brief Historical Overview of the Convair CV-340

The Convair CV-340 is a medium-range passenger aircraft designed and manufactured in the United States by Convair (Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation). Its maiden flight took place in 1951, and production continued until the mid-1950s. It was mainly used by American airlines such as United Airlines, Delta Airlines, and American Airlines, and was also introduced into service in the air forces of several countries including the USAF, where it was used for military transport as well as administrative and courier missions. The CV-340 was an evolution of the earlier Convair 240 and a competitor to the Douglas DC-3 and DC-4. Passengers appreciated it for travel comfort and safety, thanks to its then-modern design solutions. The operational period of the CV-340 covers the Cold War years and the golden age of commercial civil aviation (1950s and 1960s).

Technical Data of the Roden 334 Convair CV-340 Model

• Plastic model kit for assembly
• Scale: 1/144 – model length after assembly approx. 18.5 cm
• Version: mid-20th-century passenger aircraft
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Set includes: detailed sprues with parts, decals featuring markings of operating airlines, illustrated instructions
• Does not include glue or paints – sold separately

Product Category

Plastic model kit – category: civil aircraft, scale 1/144.

Recommended For Whom?

The Roden 334 Convair CV-340 model is recommended both for intermediate modelers and experienced aviation enthusiasts who appreciate realistic details and want to enrich their collection with a classic aircraft from the golden age of civil aviation. The assembly difficulty level is 2 out of 5, meaning the model is also suitable as a first project in 1/144 scale for those discovering this new category.

Choose the original Roden 334 Convair CV-340 1/144 if you want an accurate replica of one of the icons of post-war commercial aviation!