Antonov An-2V Colt Floatplane 1:72 Model Kit - Trumpeter 01606  [TP01606]

Antonov An-2V Colt Floatplane Kit, 1:72 - Trumpeter 01606

This 1:72 injection plastic kit from Trumpeter represents the Antonov An-2V Colt equipped with twin floats and is intended as a scale assembly model for hobbyists and collectors.

The An-2 is a single-engine biplane first fielded in the late 1940s for roles including agriculture and light transport. A float-equipped version was produced in the 1950s for operations from water, incorporating long twin floats with a shallow draft, a reversible-pitch propeller and adjusted rudder linkages to aid steering while afloat. Converting the airframe to floats reduced payload and required additional structure and control adaptations versus the landplane.

Key modelling notes include accurate alignment of the biplane struts and rigging, secure and square attachment of float mounts to the lower fuselage, and careful detailing around the propeller and rudder linkages to represent the float conversion. At this scale, keep putty and paint thin to retain panel detail; judicious sanding and precise masking will help with small features like fairings and strut connections. Reference photos for float surfaces and realistic water marks are recommended for convincing results.

A compact 1:72 subject that showcases floatplane engineering and biplane rigging, useful for collectors and modellers aiming for waterborne utility aircraft scenes.