Trumpeter 04001 Antonov An-12BK Cub 1/100

Trumpeter 04001 Antonov An-12BK Cub is a precisely reproduced plastic model kit in 1:100 scale. This product belongs to the category of plastic models for self-assembly and is dedicated to all military aviation enthusiasts and collectors of Soviet transport aircraft models. The kit does not include glue or paints, giving you complete freedom in choosing your own color palette and finishing methods, according to the modeller's preferences.

The model depicts the Antonov An-12BK Cub – a Soviet, four-engine military transport aircraft, considered the equivalent of the American Lockheed C-130 Hercules. The An-12 prototype first flew in 1958. The aircraft was produced until 1973, with around 900 units built, making it one of the most widely used military transport planes in Eastern Bloc countries. The aircraft was commonly used by the air forces of the USSR as well as, among others, China, India, Iraq, Yugoslavia, Ethiopia, Argentina, Poland, and many Balkan countries.

The Antonov An-12BK was used not only as a transport machine, but also in numerous military operations – for example, it served during the Soviet intervention in Afghanistan in the 1980s. Its main functions were supply transport and para-dropping fully armed troops. It was retired from most fleets in the mid-1990s, when it was replaced by more modern constructions, such as the Il-76.

• Scale: 1:100
• Countries of use: USSR, China, India, Iraq, Poland, Yugoslavia, Argentina, Ethiopia, Balkan countries, and others
• Period of use: Cold War (1958–1990), with some aircraft also operated in modern times
• Kit made of high-quality plastic
• No resin add-ons or metal parts included
• Number of parts tailored for easy assembly – especially for intermediate modellers

Difficulty level: 3/5 — The model is recommended for both intermediate and advanced modellers who are looking for an authentic representation of a Cold War-era transport aircraft for their collection.

We recommend this model to anyone wishing to enrich their collection with a classic design of Soviet military aviation, as well as to fans of historic transport aircraft. It will work perfectly as a base for advanced painting and weathering techniques, and allows personalization in the colors of various air forces that operated this type of aircraft.