Trumpeter 01633 Vickers Wellington GR.MK XIV 1:72 twin-engine propeller model kit  [TP01633]

Trumpeter Vickers Wellington GR.MK XIV 1:72 kit overview

This is a 1:72 scale plastic model kit of the Vickers Wellington GR.MK XIV, positioned as a detailed maritime variant within Trumpeter's aircraft range.

The real Vickers Wellington GR.MK XIV was a maritime patrol and anti-submarine adaptation of the Wellington family. It carried a chin radome housing ASV Mk III radar and often operated with a Leigh Light for night attacks; the nose turret was removed on many examples and sometimes a turret outline was painted to conceal the modification. The GR.MK XIV used the Bristol Hercules engines and entered service in the later years of World War II, with several hundred airframes produced and operated from coastal bases for anti-submarine patrols.

The kit represents the maritime GR.MK XIV profile with a chin radome. The provided information lists a total of 205 plastic parts arranged across 10 sprues, and the finished model measures 188 mm in length with a 229 mm wingspan. Two decal marking options are included, representing specific wartime squadron examples. The box dimensions are 38 x 24 x 6 cm as supplied.

The kit models a late-war maritime Wellington with period-specific external features and multiple decal options, making it suitable for builders focused on coastal patrol subjects and historical displays.