A-Model 01456 Antonov An-14 Pchelka ("Little Bee") 1/144 – Plastic Model Kit

The A-Model 01456 Antonov An-14 Pchelka ("Little Bee") in 1/144 scale is a unique offering for aviation enthusiasts and model collectors of the Cold War era. This meticulously reproduced plastic model kit allows you to build a miniature of one of the most distinctive Soviet multi-purpose aircraft, renowned for its reliability and versatile applications.

Antonov An-14 "Pchelka" is a small, twin-engine STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) aircraft designed in the Soviet Union. First flown in 1958 and officially produced from the early 1960s, it served for many years in both military and civilian aviation, in the USSR as well as Eastern Bloc countries. Its main roles included passenger and cargo transport, rescue missions, and specialized operations—it was even used for medical and photogrammetric purposes. Thanks to its short take-off and landing capability, it performed exceptionally well on makeshift airfields and in challenging terrain conditions. The "Little Bee" could be found in locations such as Siberia, the Caucasus, Eastern European countries, and African states cooperating with the USSR.

The operational period of the An-14 coincides with the Cold War, chiefly from the early 1960s to the beginning of the 1980s. Although it was gradually replaced by the more modern An-28, it gained recognition as a reliable and easy-to-operate design.

• Scale: 1/144
• Country of use: USSR, Warsaw Pact countries, African states
• Kit material: high-quality polystyrene plastic
• Contents: model assembly parts, assembly instructions
• Category: plastic model kit
• Extras: kit does NOT include glue or paints
• Dimensions when built: length approx. 10 cm (1/144 scale model)

The A-Model 01456 Antonov An-14 Pchelka model is recommended for both intermediate modelers and collectors of Cold War aviation miniatures. The difficulty level is rated at 2/5 – the included sprues feature well-replicated details, and the set makes a pleasant project for those looking to expand their collection with a less typical transport aircraft. It also serves as an excellent base for building a 1/144 scale aviation diorama or airport scene.

Its unique character, wide painting options, and realistic appearance make this model a standout item on the miniature transport aircraft market. If you are looking for an interesting yet easy-to-build kit, the Antonov An-14 from A-Model is a great choice.