Arma Hobby Plastic Model Kit
Yakovlev Yak‑1b in Allied Service (1/72) 70029
- 1/72 scale plastic kit of the Yak‑1b fighter used by Soviet and Allied forces
- Includes decals for Soviet, Polish-LWF, and Czechoslovak post-war Allied service
- Detailed cockpit, clear canopy, and recessed panel lines
- Optional open-cowl to display inline engine detail
- Moveable control surfaces for display and diorama options
Note: This kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints, and tools are not included.
Recommended Paint Colours:
- Tamiya: XF‑62 Olive Drab, XF‑4 Yellow Green, XF‑49 Khaki
- Vallejo: 71.034 Basalt Grey, 71.030 Dark Green, 70.989 Olive Yellow
- Mr Hobby (H): H303 Green FS34102, H306 Grey FS36270, H71 Khaki Green
- Mr Color (C): C303 Green FS34102, C306 Grey FS36270, C071 Khaki Green
Paints shown are for reference only,please verify with official instructions or historical references.
History:
After WWII, the Yak‑1b was used by Polish-LWF and Czechoslovak Air Forces under Soviet-supplied fleets. This Allied Service set includes alternative markings representing those post-war operators, highlighting the Yak‑1b’s role beyond the Eastern Front. A significant piece of Cold War aviation history.
