Eduard 7044 L-39C ALBATROS 1/72 – Plastic model kit of a trainer aircraft

Eduard 7044 L-39C ALBATROS 1/72 is a high-quality plastic model kit representing the subsonic trainer jet Aero L-39C Albatros in the popular 1:72 scale. This is a kit from the prestigious ProfiPACK Edition series by the renowned Czech manufacturer Eduard, scheduled for release in 2024. The new tooling guarantees the highest detail quality and precision in replicating the original – a legend of global trainer aviation.

The Aero L-39 Albatros is a Czechoslovakian design, created in the second half of the 1960s as the primary jet trainer for Eastern Bloc countries. The aircraft entered service in the 1970s and was widely used by Warsaw Pact countries as well as many export customers across all continents. The Eduard 7044 kit allows you to build the L-39C version – the most widely used variant of this aircraft during the Cold War and into modern times.

The L-39C Albatros was used extensively by the Czech, Kazakh, Russian, Ukrainian, and Slovak air forces. It served both in pilot training and in performing light combat and aerobatic missions. A notable example are Czech and Slovak display teams, with L-39Cs performing impressive maneuvers at international air shows.

• Scale: 1/72
• Period: Cold War, modern times
• Country of operation: Czech Republic, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine, Slovakia (and other export countries)
• Category: Plastic model kit
• Material: high-grade plastic
• New detail tooling ensures excellent fidelity to the original
• Marking options: as many as 6 variants from different countries
• High-quality Eduard decals
• Includes photo-etched parts (PE parts) – colored, pre-painted, ideal for cockpit and other component detailing
• Additionally: painting mask for precise canopy and landing gear painting
• No resin parts included
• Build difficulty: 3/5 – recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers

Eduard 7044 L-39C ALBATROS 1/72 is the perfect kit for enthusiasts of military aviation as well as collectors of Cold War and modern jets. An exceptional level of detail, multitude of markings, and rich set contents make the completed model a highlight of any collection. The set is especially recommended for demanding modelers who appreciate realism and precision, but thanks to clear instructions and the use of masks, it will also suit ambitious hobbyists with intermediate experience.