A-Model 72199 Kalinin K-5 (M-15) 1/72 Scale Aircraft Model

A-Model 72199 Kalinin K-5 (M-15) 1/72 is a high-quality plastic model kit of an interwar passenger aircraft for assembly, designed for aviation and historical modeling enthusiasts. The set includes precisely cast components made of durable plastic, accurately reproducing the details of one of the most important Soviet passenger planes of the 1930s.

Brief historical description:
The Kalinin K-5 was a three-engine passenger aircraft designed in the USSR by Konstantin Kalinin. The aircraft entered service between 1929 and 1937, with its main operator being the Soviet airline Aeroflot. The K-5 was equipped with numerous engine variants, including the popular M-15 version, which allowed it to serve a wide range of routes across the Soviet Union, even in challenging climatic conditions. The aircraft transported both passengers and mail, as well as light cargo. It played a significant role in the development of Soviet civil aviation during peacetime, leaving a lasting mark in the history of aeronautics.

• Model scale: 1/72 – allows for recreating the aircraft's appearance with accurate proportions and detail.
• User: USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics).
• Period of use: 1929–1937, interwar period.
• Material: high-quality plastic, precisely cast for easy assembly and high detail fidelity.
• Contents: a complete set of plastic parts for model construction, decals, and assembly instructions (does not include glue or paints).
• Category: plastic passenger aircraft model kit.
• The model does not include extras such as photo-etched or resin parts, making it ideal for customization and enhancement by experienced modelers.
• Difficulty level: 3/5 – the kit is recommended for intermediate modelers. Thanks to the well-thought-out instructions, the project is also suitable as a first historical model for ambitious beginners who have already built simpler kits.

We especially recommend the A-Model 72199 Kalinin K-5 (M-15) kit to fans of Soviet aviation and collectors of interwar passenger aircraft. The precision of the kit and this airplane’s historical value guarantee satisfaction from building and impressively displaying the finished model in your collection!