Big Model 1440074 Jak-40 Estonian Air 1/144 – Civil Airliner Plastic Model Kit

Presenting an exceptional plastic model kit – Big Model 1440074 Jak-40 Estonian Air 1/144. This model is a treat for civil aviation enthusiasts and collectors of aircraft from both the Cold War era and modern times. The kit allows you to faithfully recreate the Jak-40 passenger jet in realistic 1/144 scale, featuring the attractive livery of Estonian Air. The set includes precisely crafted plastic parts that enable you to assemble a detailed miniature of this Soviet-era aircraft. Model glue and paints are required for assembly, which must be purchased separately.

Historical Description – Jak-40 Aircraft

The Jak-40 is a three-engined, short-range jet airliner designed by the Soviet Yakovlev Design Bureau. The prototype's maiden flight took place in 1966, with serial production and operational service starting in 1968. The aircraft was widely used by Aeroflot and numerous airlines within Eastern Bloc countries, including Estonian Air – Estonia's national carrier. Aircraft of this type operated on both domestic and international short-haul routes. The Jak-40 was used from the late 1960s for several decades, lasting into the 1990s and even the early 21st century. It is highly suitable for Cold War and recent aviation history collections.

Kit Details

• Scale: 1/144
• Aircraft Representation: Jak-40 in Estonian Air livery (Estonia)
• Product category: plastic model kit
• Material: durable, high-quality plastic
• Set includes: parts for assembling the model, Estonian Air decals
• Set does not include: glue, paints, brushes
• Completed model dimensions: according to 1/144 scale

Who is it for?

Recommended both for beginner modelers and experienced hobbyists looking for a quick but impressive project for their aviation collection. This model is especially valued by enthusiasts of Eastern European civil aviation history and collectors of Soviet-era passenger aircraft.

Difficulty level: 2/5

The kit features a straightforward construction, ideal for those starting out with 1/144 aviation modeling.

We highly recommend this model to all aviation fans and civil aircraft collectors – Big Model 1440074 Jak-40 Estonian Air 1/144 is a unique opportunity to enrich your collection!