Special Hobby 72353 Canadian Vickers Delta Mk.II RCAF "On snow and water" 1/72

The Special Hobby 72353 Canadian Vickers Delta Mk.II RCAF "On snow and water" is a high-quality injection-molded plastic model kit in 1/72 scale, dedicated to one of the most distinctive Canadian aircraft designs of the 1930s. This set allows you to recreate the markings and equipment variants used by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) when patrolling remote regions under challenging snow and water conditions.

History of the Canadian Vickers Delta Mk.II Aircraft

The Canadian Vickers Delta is a single-engine amphibious aircraft built at the end of the interwar period by Canadian Vickers Limited. The Delta Mk.II was an upgraded, further-developed variant compared to the previous generation, used mainly by the RCAF from 1933 to the beginning of World War II. The aircraft were most often employed for observation, patrol, and transport missions over vast, often hard-to-reach areas of Canada and the Arctic. Particularly valuable was the version equipped with both floats and skis, enabling year-round operation in extreme field conditions.

• Scale: 1/72 – a model for both collectors and aviation enthusiasts who value historical accuracy and prefer models in a smaller scale.
• User country: Canada (Royal Canadian Air Force – RCAF).
• Historical period: Interwar period, beginning of World War II (years 1933–1941).
• Material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene), with finely detailed surface features, panel lines, and cockpit glazing.
• The kit includes parts for building the model with floats or skis, as well as a richly detailed RCAF decal sheet.
• Category: injection-molded plastic aircraft model kit.

Who is this model for?

We particularly recommend the Special Hobby 72353 Canadian Vickers Delta Mk.II kit to modelers with some prior experience—the difficulty level is rated 3/5. It is an ideal choice for fans of Canadian aviation, enthusiasts of patrol aircraft, and those interested in less common but highly intriguing designs from the interwar period. The model will make an excellent addition to any historical aircraft collection and provides an appealing challenge thanks to its choice of ski or float configurations.

The kit does not include glue or paints—to achieve the best results, we recommend using dedicated modeling tools and acrylic or enamel paints to fully bring out the details and realism of this unique aircraft.