Overall 86 machines of this type were built, but constant problems with the normal operation of the Proteus engine were fatally damaging for the prospects of the aircraft. In 1959 the epoch-making Boeing 707 surged onto the arena of world air transportation, in the face of which all other piston and turbo-propeller transcontinental planes promptly faded into the background. The fate of the Britannia, which for its comfort was loved by a great number of passengers, was decided. It continued to be used on medium-haul air routes for some years, and many machines were sold to other countries - to Argentina, Israel, Canada, Switzerland, Cuba, Spain, Mexico and others. Some planes were converted to transports, and in Canada the Canadair firm made its own version of the Britannia under license, employing a number of different methods of construction.
Please see the paint guide below for the manufacturer’s recommended colors. Roden recommends Vallejo paints for this kit, and you can find the full line by clicking here.
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Product Details:
Scale: 1/144
Skill Level: 3
- Molded in high quality plastic
- Clear parts
- Includes decals for one version:
- Bristol 175 Britannia, BOAC, G-ANBE, 1964
- Illustrated instructions
*Cement is recommended for polystyrene plastic*
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Paint Guide:
White
Silver
Black
Dark Steel
Steel
Yellow
Transparent Red
Transparent Green
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