Tamiya Soviet Ground Attacker Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik

1/48 Aircraft Series No.113

Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik

Item No: 61113

Length: 243mm. Image shows assembled and painted model.

Aerial Armor

The Ilyushin Il-2 Shuturmovik was the Russian military's main ground-attack aircraft during WWII. It was so important to the Russian war effort that Joseph Stalin personally intervened to ensure a high rate of its production. Over 36,000 examples were built by the end of the war, making it the most produced military aircraft in aviation history. The aircraft was characterized by armor that was integrated into its airframe to provide protection for vital areas such as the cockpit, engine, and fuel tank. Production of the single-seat version of the Il-2 began in March 1941 but severe losses led to the development of a two-seat version with a rear gunner. A version which featured outer wing sections swept back at 15-degrees for a better center of gravity was introduced in late-1943. Together with the T-34 tank, the Il-2 contributed greatly to the eventual Russian victory.

About the Model

★Length: 243mm, Wingspan: 305mm. ★Robust form of the aircraft, including the armament and heavy armor, is accurately reproduced. ★Sharp nose section, swept outer wing, and wooden rear fuselage are also faithfully rendered. ★Intake duct as well as radiator and oil cooler parts enable accurate reproduction of the radiator mechanism. ★Highly detailed fuselage surface details. ★2-seat cockpit and wheel well also feature rich finish. ★Parts included to assemble open and closed canopies. ★Includes 2 types of 23mm cannon fairings. ★Parts for 100kg and 250kg bombs as well as 3 types of launch rails for RS-132 rockets are also included. ★Comes with pilot and gunner figures as well as 3 marking options. ★Canopy masks also included.

Packaging

■Raised panel and rivets which marked the separation between the inner and outer wing are depicted.

■Kit depicts a late-type two-seat aircraft with wooden rear fuselage and outer wing sections swept back at 15 degrees.

■Thorough research of Il-2s in Russia and the Czech Republic has led to this highly accurate model kit.

■Accurately proportioned radiator intake area.

■Canopy can be assembled in either open or closed positions.

■The 12.7mm machine gun comes complete with its traverse rail mount. Gunner figure further enhances realism.

■Model may be depicted with bombs and rockets (Image shows four rockets and two 250kg bombs fitted).

■Underside also features a detailed oil cooler (Image shows two 100kg bombs fitted).

■Accurately reproduced main landing gear legs and wheel well details.

■The Il-2's Cooling System

The Il-2 had its radiator positioned in its armored nose section for excellent protection. The intake duct as well as radiator and oil cooler parts included in the model provide insight into the Il-2's cooling system (light blue arrows indicate airflow).

16th VA, Berlin, April 1945

566th ShAP, Leningrad, 1944

■Tamiya Color paints for painting the fuselage, etc.Tamiya ColorAcrylic Paints

(Item No.)Enamel Paints

(Item No.)Areas to be PaintedXF-22 RLM Gray8172280322Cockpit, Landing Gear Bay InteriorXF-23 Light Blue8172380323Fuselage UndersurfacesXF-24 Dark Gray8172480324Fuselage Upper SurfacesXF-52 Flat Earth8175280352Fuselage Upper Surface Camouflage (mix with XF-59)XF-58 Olive Green8175880358Fuselage Upper Surface CamouflageXF-59 Desert Yellow8175980359Fuselage Upper Surface Camouflage (mix with XF-52)X-10 Gun Metal8151080010Machine GunX-18 Semi Gloss Black8151880018Bombs and Rockets

■Tamiya Color paints for painting details.Tamiya ColorAcrylic Paints

(Item No.)Enamel Paints

(Item No.) Tamiya ColorAcrylic Paints

(Item No.)Enamel Paints

(Item No.)X-2 White8150280002 XF-8 Flat Blue8170880308X-5 Green8150580005 XF-10 Flat Brown8171080310X-7 Red81507

80007 XF-15 Flat Flesh8171580315X-11 Chrome Silver81511

80011 XF-16 Flat Aluminum8171680316X-12 Gold Leaf8151280012 XF-49 Khaki8174980349XF-1 Flat Black81701

80301 XF-56 Metallic Gray8175680356XF-2 Flat White8170280302 XF-57 Buff8175780357XF-6 Copper8170680306 XF-64 Red Brown8176480364XF-7 Flat Red8170780307 －－－

■Tamiya Craft Tools recommended for assembling the model.

Item 74044 Fine Drill Set (0.3 / 0.4 / 0.5 / 0.6 / 0.8mm Drill Bits)

Item 74051 Fine Pin Vise S

■For achieving an even more realistic appearance.

Item 87131-87133　Panel Line Accent Color (Black), (Brown), (Gray)

■Display Case

Item 73010 Display Case H