Zvezda 7036 Tupolev Tu-134UBL "Crusty-B" 1/144 – Plastic model of the Soviet training aircraft

The Zvezda 7036 model represents an extremely detailed miniature of the Soviet Tupolev Tu-134UBL training aircraft in 1/144 scale. This plastic model kit is dedicated both to fans of civil and military aviation, ideal for collectors interested in the Cold War period and modern air forces.

The UBL designation (Учебно-Боевая Летающая лаборатория – Combat Training Flying Laboratory) refers to a special version of the Tu-134, adapted for the training of strategic bomber pilots, such as those of the Tu-160 and Tu-22M. Tu-134UBL aircraft were primarily used by the Air Forces of the USSR and Russia, as well as by the air forces of some other Warsaw Pact states from the 1980s up to the present day. They were most commonly seen at training airfields—such as Engels base in Russia—where their main task was the comprehensive training of crews in the full operation of the avionics and procedures of the military Tu-160. The most distinctive feature of the UBL version is a specific "nose" section that imitates a bomber radar dome.

• Scale: 1/144 – perfect for building aviation dioramas and collecting modern and Cold War era aircraft
• User countries: USSR, Russia, other former Soviet republics
• Era of use: Cold War, modern times
• Material: high-quality polystyrene plastic, precision cast parts
• Type: plastic model kit for assembly
• Included: plastic parts, assembly instructions, and a rich decal sheet with authentic radio and training unit codes
• No resin or photo-etched parts included—the model is dedicated for your own expansion and detailing
• Highly detailed cockpit and forward fuselage interior—accurate proportions and realistic surface details

The Zvezda 7036 Tupolev Tu-134UBL "Crusty-B" model kit is characterized by high-quality molds and excellent part fit. It will be a highly rewarding project for intermediate and advanced modelers and collectors interested in military and training aircraft of the Cold War era, as well as modern Russian Air Forces. The set is recommended both for those with experience and ambitious modelers just starting their journey with aviation models in smaller scales.

Assembly difficulty level: 3/5 – the model consists of several dozen precision parts and requires basic modeling skills and accuracy when applying decals.

This product is especially recommended for collectors of Russian aviation, Cold War enthusiasts, and fans of realistic 1/144 scale aviation dioramas.