1:144 IIyushin IL-76 Transport

Ilyushin Il-76 (1:144, Trumpeter)

An injection-molded plastic kit of the Soviet and Russian heavy transport aircraft Ilyushin Il-76 (NATO reporting name Candid) in 1:144 scale from Trumpeter. Thanks to the 1:144 scale, and given the dimensions of the real aircraft, the result is a fairly large model of this four-engined giant, suited to the display case and to a collection of military transport aircraft.

The real subject

The Il-76 is a four-engined jet transport aircraft intended to carry heavy loads, vehicles and paratroops. It entered service in the 1970s and became the backbone of Soviet and later Russian military transport; many other countries operate it too. Its characteristic features include the rear loading ramp, a rugged landing gear for operating from unpaved runways and a glazed navigator's nose.

Building and painting tips

Glue the parts with thin cement for plastic and line up the large surfaces of the fuselage and wings carefully. Glue the cockpit glazing and the glazed nose with canopy glue so that they stay clear. Apply primer before painting and cover the large surfaces with an airbrush. After the gloss varnish and the decals, pick out the panel lines with a wash and add fine service wear.

Who the model is for

• Collectors of military and transport aircraft
• Modelers with experience of building larger aircraft
• Anyone interested in Soviet and Russian air transport
• Builders of collections in a uniform 1:144 scale

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.