{"product_id":"50477-valom-72150-vickers-valetta-c1-operation-musketeer-172","title":"Valom 72150 Vickers Valetta C.1 (Operation Musketeer) 1\/72","description":"\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eValom 72150 Vickers Valetta C.1 (Operation Musketeer) 1\/72\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValom 72150 Vickers Valetta C.1 (Operation Musketeer) 1\/72\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-quality plastic model kit from the renowned Czech manufacturer Valom. The kit represents the British military transport aircraft Valetta C.1 in the famous variant used during Operation Musketeer, the intervention in Egypt during the Suez Crisis in 1956.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUser Country:\u003c\/b\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePeriod of Use:\u003c\/b\u003e 1948–1968, with particular emphasis on the Cold War era and the Suez Crisis (1956).\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Category:\u003c\/b\u003e Plastic military aircraft model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Plastic (injection-molded); includes clear parts for cockpit glazing and a photo-etched fret with details (e.g. seatbelts, cockpit elements).\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExtras:\u003c\/b\u003e The set includes decals for marking aircraft from Operation Musketeer as well as a detailed assembly and painting instruction. Does not include glue or paints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory:\u003c\/b\u003e The Vickers Valetta C.1 was designed as a successor to the military transport aircraft of World War II. It drew on the construction experience of Wellington and Warwick bombers. The C.1 version was designed as a versatile military transporter, capable of carrying soldiers, equipment, as well as parachute gear and light vehicles. It took part in, among others, colonial operations in Malaya and Kenya, and during the Suez Crisis, within Operation Musketeer, transported British troops and equipment to the Middle East theatre. In total, 190 aircraft of this version were built.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel Use:\u003c\/b\u003e This kit allows you to recreate a historical example from an important episode of the Cold War. Ideal for Royal Air Force aviation collectors, historical modelers, and all those interested in post-WWII military transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAssembly Difficulty:\u003c\/b\u003e 4\/5 – The model is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers due to the considerable number of details, the option to arrange the interior, and photo-etched parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecommendation:\u003c\/b\u003e A product recommended for modelers interested in accurate replicas of rare British transport aircraft, 1\/72 scale collectors, and those building dioramas from the Cold War or colonial conflicts. Also an excellent choice for expanding your RAF aviation collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eValom 72150 Vickers Valetta C.1 (Operation Musketeer) 1\/72 is a unique choice for those who want to bring to life lesser-known but very significant episodes in the postwar history of British aviation. The kit guarantees satisfaction from modeling work and an impressive display result for the collector's shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Valom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54722974187854,"sku":"VLM72150","price":39.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/48cfb123c29a961a526de1235579cd68.jpg?v=1755549155","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/50477-valom-72150-vickers-valetta-c1-operation-musketeer-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}