Roden are set to release a pair of 1:144 kits of classic airliners that span the decades from the '50s through to the '80s. Bristol's "Whispering Giant", the Britannia, was among the ultimate prop-driven types at the dawn of the jet age, while ‘Caesar’s Chariot’ represented the ultimate in touring luxury for Led Zeppilin and others.

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Good news Rowan, I'll have to pick up a Monarch Britannia I remember flying on one many years ago as a kid going on my holidays.

Hi Luciano

It brings back happy memories of childhood holidays in the early/mid '60s for me too. We also flew out to the Med on DH Comets, a Caravelle and the ubiquitous BAC-111s - and even a Lockheed Constellation.

I remember crossing the Pyrenees in the Connie and watching goats running to get out of the way - we were so low over the peaks! I thought it was great and couldn't understand why my parents were petrified!

Those were the days.

All the best

Rowan

I intend to do this but I have a few pieces of the airplane because my father saw tragedy and as a fan of airplanes in a few months became one thing remains constant for the memory.

I'd like to see Roden start doing some 1/72nd airliners! A Britannia would be great to see in 1/72nd!