TAMIYA IL-2 STURMOVIK 1/48

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The Ilyushin Il-2 was one of the most significant ground-attack aircraft of WWII. It incorporated a sturdy monocoque construction and excellent armor protection to make it perfect for ground attack operations. It was initially conceived as a two-seat design but due to weight issues it was re-designed as a lighter single-seat aircraft in 1940. As production began in 1941, the aircraft was designated as the Il-2. Heavy losses of the single-seat aircraft during combat forced the addition of a rear gunner position in 1943. Later variants featured improvements such as swept outer wings for better handling. The Il-2 contributed greatly to the eventual Russian victory over Nazi Germany. Joseph Stalin himself famously noted that the aircraft was as vital to the Russian Army as air and bread. Specs & Features 1/48 scale plastic assembly kit. Model depicts a late variant of the Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik (two-seat cockpit and swept outer wings) 3 kinds of canopies included and each may be depicted in either open or closed position. Highly-detailed cockpit accurately depicts the fuel tank positioned between pilot and gunner. Radiator and oil cooler reproduced accurately. Includes 2 kinds of covers for 23mm cannons. Parts for 100kg and 250kg bombs included. 3 kinds of rocket launcher parts included, Comes with 3 decal marking options.   Suggested Paint Colors X-10 - Gun Metal X-11 - Chrome Silver X-12 - Gold Leaf X-18 - Semi Gloss Black X-2 - White X-5 - Green X-7 - Red XF-1 - Flat Black XF-10 - Flat Brown XF-15 - Flat Flesh XF-16 - Flat Aluminum XF-2 - Flat White XF-22 - RLM Grey XF-23 - Light Blue XF-24 - Dark Grey XF-49 - Khaki XF-52 - Flat Earth XF-56 - Metallic Grey XF-57 - Buff XF-58 - Olive Green XF-59 - Desert Yellow XF-6 - Copper XF-64 - Red Brown XF-7 - Flat Red XF-8 - Flat Blue (Code:TA61113)

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