Big Model 1440034 IL-18V Daallo Airlines 1/144 – plastic model airplane kit

Big Model 1440034 IL-18V Daallo Airlines 1/144 is a high-quality plastic model kit in 1:144 scale, which allows you to recreate one of the most recognizable Soviet passenger planes of the second half of the 20th century. This set is dedicated to enthusiasts of civil aviation and collectors of airliner models, especially from the Cold War period.

Historical background of the Ilyushin IL-18V aircraft

The Ilyushin IL-18V is a Soviet four-engine medium- and long-range passenger aircraft. It first took to the skies in 1957, becoming one of the most successful airliners of the USSR. Intensively used since the late 1950s, for subsequent decades it was operated by airlines from Eastern Bloc countries and developing nations, including Daallo Airlines of Somalia, active at the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries. The aircraft carried hundreds of thousands of passengers across various regions of the world, from Europe to Africa and Asia.

IL-18V units were in service during the Cold War and beyond, earning a reputation as a solid and durable aircraft, resistant to harsh operating conditions. The Daallo Airlines livery commemorates a significant chapter in the history of African civil aviation.

Product specifications

• Scale: 1:144
• User country: Somalia (Daallo Airlines)
• Historical period: Cold War, modern times
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Extras: Daallo Airlines decals, detailed painting scheme
• The set does not include glue or paints
• Category: plastic airliner model kit

Target group and difficulty level

The Big Model 1440034 IL-18V Daallo Airlines 1/144 plastic model kit is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers. The unique features of this set will be appreciated by those interested in civil aviation and African aviation history. The assembly difficulty is rated at 3/5 – it requires experience with small parts and decals, but the detailed instructions and well-fitting elements allow you to achieve a professional display model result.

We recommend this product to collectors, civil aviation enthusiasts, and anyone wishing to enrich their collection with a rarely seen 1:144 scale variant. The model looks great both as a single display piece and as a part of an airport diorama.