MMP Books 81456 Scale Plans No. 36 SAAB 29 Flygande Tunnan EN – Modelling Plans 1/72 and 1/48

MMP Books 81456 Scale Plans No. 36 SAAB 29 Flygande Tunnan EN is a professionally prepared set of modelling plans dedicated to aircraft modellers, aviation history enthusiasts, and collectors seeking high-quality technical documentation. The publication is issued in A4 format (fold-out to A3), which ensures ease of use both when designing model conversions and when building your own replicas in the chosen scale.

Product Technical Data

• Scale: 1/72 and 1/48
• Number of pages: 12
• Format: A4 notebook, fold-out to A3
• Language: English
• Publisher: MMP Books
• Aircraft versions covered: all variants of the SAAB 29 Tunnan, including combat and training versions

Historical Description of SAAB 29 Flygande Tunnan

The SAAB 29 Flygande Tunnan, also known as the "Flying Barrel", was the first jet fighter designed and produced in Sweden after World War II. It served in the Swedish Air Force (Svenska Flygvapnet) from 1951 until the 1970s, being one of the most distinctive European jet aircraft of the Cold War era. Its participation in UN missions during the Congo Crisis also made it the first Swedish combat aircraft to be used outside the country.

Materials and Application

• Category: modelling plans (independent publication, without plastic or resin components)
• Material: high-quality paper (offset print)
• Intended for: scratch building, model conversions, as well as detailing of finished kits in 1/72 and 1/48 scales

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

I recommend the publication MMP Books 81456 Scale Plans No. 36 SAAB 29 Flygande Tunnan EN both to advanced modellers and intermediate enthusiasts aiming to create an accurate replica of the Swedish fighter in popular scales. It works perfectly as inspiration for your own projects or as support in meticulous detailing of a model. I rate the difficulty of using the plans at 2/5 – the drawings are clear, and their interpretation should not pose a problem even for less experienced modellers seeking technical documentation.
This is an excellent tool for any fan of Swedish military aviation and demanding builders.