A&A Models 44101 - 1:144 Short SC.7 Skyvan

Plastic model kit of the Short SC.7 Skyvan aircraft in 1:144 scale

A&A Models 44101 represents the British Short SC.7 Skyvan transport aircraft – a highly distinctive design developed for cargo and passenger transport on short routes. Thanks to its large box-shaped fuselage and STOL capabilities, the Skyvan became popular in both military and civilian aviation.

• Plastic model kit in 1:144 scale
• Features the Short SC.7 Skyvan transport aircraft
• Distinctive box-shaped fuselage
• Detailed airframe parts
• Decals included
• Assembly instructions included
• Manufacturer: A&A Models

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:144
• Model length: approx. 8.5 cm
• Manufacturer: A&A Models
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints, or modeling tools. The model requires assembly and painting.

Model assembly

The kit contains plastic parts that require cutting, assembly, and painting. The finished model recreates the unusual appearance of the Skyvan with its high wing, twin tail configuration, and spacious cargo fuselage.

Essential tools

• Modeling knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding paper for part cleanup
• Paint brushes
• Plastic model glue
• Model paints
• Optional cyanoacrylate glue (for metal or resin parts)

Original aircraft specifications:

• Length: approx. 12.25 m → model: approx. 8.5 cm
• Wingspan: approx. 19.8 m
• Powerplant: 2 × Garrett AiResearch TPE331 turboprop engines
• Crew: 2
• Role: passenger and cargo transport

About the Short SC.7 Skyvan:

The Short SC.7 Skyvan was developed in the United Kingdom during the 1960s as a light transport aircraft capable of operating from short and unprepared airstrips. The aircraft featured an unusually spacious fuselage for its size, making it highly practical for cargo and passenger transport. Skyvans were operated by airlines, military forces, and specialist operators around the world. They were also used for parachute drops, medical evacuation, and utility missions. Its unusual appearance made the Skyvan one of the most recognizable transport aircraft designs of the postwar era.

Original aircraft classification:

• Aircraft type: Transport
• Propulsion: Propeller-driven
• Wing configuration: High-wing
• Number of engines: Twin-engine
• Country: United Kingdom
• Era: Post-World War II

About A&A Models

A&A Models specializes in military aircraft kits and lesser-known aviation subjects from various historical periods. The company offers kits of rare and interesting aircraft that are especially appealing to aviation enthusiasts and scale modelers.