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Description
This is an injection-plastic aircraft model kit.
Tamiya gets ground attack-happy with this stunning ALL-NEW release of the burly tank-busting Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik Russian attack aircraft, the most-produced aircraft in history! Again, this is a completely NEW TOOLING from Tamiya, not a reboxing of any other kit. The model represents the swept-wing version of the Shturmovik, and includes 23mm wing cannons with 2 options for fairings, 100kg and 250kg bombs, RS-132 rockets (with choice of three types of rocket launchers), figures, and stunning detail in the cockpit, landing gear, and exterior. Markings are provided for three variations. Includes masking seals for painting the canopy.
See our video HERE!
Check out this great sneak peek test shot review of the kit by Brett Green over on HyperScale. Full of images!
And here's Brett's fantastic build review!
And here's Brett's comparision of the new Tamiya kit and the AM kit!
Details
Assembly Guide
Skill Level 3:
Basic Skills Required
Kits rated as skill level 3 are traditional model kits that require all basic modeling skills to complete. This includes cutting parts from runners and trimming or sanding them prior to use, assembling them with cement, and the use of paint to complete them.
To properly complete a level 3 kit, you should have at least a basic set of modeling supplies, including plastic nippers, a hobby knife, files and/or sandpaper, plastic cement, instant (cyanoacrylate) cement (for resin, soft-vinyl or metal parts), painting supplies including brushes, paint, thinner and masking tape, tweezers and possibly decal softener for applying decals to difficult areas.
Kits in this class are not suitable for small children unless there is complete parental supervision. Adults who have never before completed a plastic model kit may want to read one of the many excellent modeling guides available at most hobby shops before trying to build one of these kits.
Skill level 3 kits include a very large portion of our catalog. Most traditional plastic model kits fall into this category.
Cement Required
This item requries the use of cement (glue) to complete. For injection-plastic kits, use the weld-type clear cement specifically designed for use on styrene plastic. For some smaller parts, you may wish to use instant type (cyanoacrylate) glue. For resin, white metal, soft vinyl and photo-etched materials, the use of instant type cement is strongly recommended.
A SAFETY NOTE ABOUT INSTANT CEMENT
Parents and all modelers should note that instant cement (cyanoacrylate) bonds skin instantly. While this in itself is not harmful, forcibly attempting to pull the skin apart can tear the skin and cause injury. If you or your child happens to inadvertenly glue themselves with instant cement, don't pull, but use remover for instant cement, or nail polish remover to dissolve the bond instead.
Painting Required
This model kit or accessory must be painted in order to achieve a realistic appearance.
While there are slight differences depending on the country you live in, there are generally three types of paint available for modeling: Acrylic, Enamel and Lacquer. Their characteristics are described below.