Modelsvit 7205 Ilyushin IL-86 Limited Edition 1/72 – plastic model kit

The Modelsvit 7205 Ilyushin IL-86 Limited Edition in the unique 1/72 scale is an option for modelers who value high detail and impressive dimensions of the finished miniature. This exclusive kit allows you to build a model of the Soviet wide-body passenger aircraft Ilyushin Il-86 – the first such large passenger plane produced in the USSR, designed as a response to Western designs of the 1960s and 1970s.

• Scale: 1/72 – thanks to this scale, the model achieves impressive dimensions, faithfully capturing the form and proportions of the original.
• Operator country: Soviet Union (later Russia), mainly by Aeroflot airlines. During its service, it was also operated by other airlines of CIS countries.
• Historical period: Cold War and modern times (serial production 1980-1993, retired from service in 2011).
• Historical background: The Il-86 was a pioneering construction of the Soviet aviation industry, introduced into service in the 1980s. Used mainly on domestic and international routes by Aeroflot, it was distinguished by an accident-free record of passenger flights and represented a breakthrough in Soviet civil aviation. The aircraft featured an all-metal low-wing structure and was powered by four Kuznetsov NK-86 engines.
• Material: Highest quality plastic; fuselage, wings, and detail parts cast by injection molding. Limited edition – the kit features accurately rendered details, clear window parts, and Aeroflot decal sheets included.
• Add-ons: The set contains high-quality decals for recreating markings of original aircraft from different usage periods.
• Category: Plastic model kit – the set does not include glue or paints, requires assembly and painting by the modeler.

Modelsvit 7205 Ilyushin IL-86 Limited Edition 1/72 is a choice for experienced modelers and enthusiasts of civil aviation and the history of the Soviet aircraft industry. The level of detail, scale, and number of parts make this a demanding model, recommended for people with prior experience in assembling kits (difficulty level: 5/5). It is also perfect for advanced dioramas and as an impressive addition to a collection of aircraft models. Limited availability of the edition makes it a collector’s item, valuable also for hobbyists and collectors of unique large-scale models.