Saturday, March 31, 2012 - 06:41 AM UTC
Zvezda has release sprue photographs of their new Tu-134 airliner.
Zvezda has released 3 sprue photographs and a sketch of their new 1/144 Tu-134 medium airliner. The Tu-134 was Russia's answer to the Sud Caravelle and Douglas DC-9, a medium range jet airliner which was very popular in the Soviet bloc and its client states. The Tu-134 operated in passenger service from 1966 until February 2012 before finally being retired.

Fans of open windows will be pleased by this release. This parts show Zvezda's attention to crisp details and buildability. The wings are similar to those of the recent Sukhoi Superjet; a one piece lower surface that joins to upppr wing halves which also compise the entire trailing edge and wingtips. The rudder appears as though it may be able to be mounted deflected, and alternative solid and clear nose cones are offered. The engines include full pylons, eliminating the nasty gap that often plagues kits with tail-mounted engines. Alternative closed wheel doors look to allow raised gear, although Zvezda's typical stand is not shown in these photos.

This kit should be well received by the airliner modelling community. This pressing does not offer the bomber-trainer nose, but it may still be used to portray one of the many military transport versions used by Warsaw Pact nations during and after the Cold War.

The announcement may be seen at Zvezda's website

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Zvezda has released more details of this kit. 5 photos of a built-up test shot and the decal sheet have now been added to the article. The decal sheet allows the builder to do an Aeroflot aircraft in the 1973 blue livery in either the Soviet era, or post 1991 with RA registrations and the Russian flag in place of the Soviet flag on the tail.
APR 06, 2012 - 03:47 AM
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