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Vacuum Lion AN-8 Military Transport 1:72 VAC/PE/INJ

  • SKU: AMUVL701
  • Article code: AMUVL701
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Rare kit, late 1990's-probably the first AN-8 kit in 1:72 scale. This is primarily a vacuum formed kit with some injection molded plastic parts & a small sheet of etch. For the specialist builder or collector/completist.

C$ 59.95

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Vacuum Lion AN-8 Military Transport 1:72 VAC/PE/INJ

This is a vacuum formed kit with short run style injection plastic parts & a small fret of etch, with decals and instructions. It is not intended for the beginner, rather requires the touch of a specialist in the construction of such challenging pieces. I believe that A-Model produced this kit, or at least produced the injection plastic parts that go with it, and this kit [ & the AN-12 ] became precursors for the 'A-Monster' kits that were to follow. This is more than likely the first kit of the AN-8 in 1:72 scale, being issued circa 1999 but has been eclipsed nowadays by full injection kits issued by A-Model. The production run of this model was probably very small & I believe it has it's place in the specialized collections of completists of Russian aircraft kits. This kit is not listed on SCALEMATES, nor can I find copies on ebay. We received a handful of copies directly from Mother Russia back in the day, our shipment being flown via an AEROFLOT B767 , whose Captain was a modeling enthusiast & who acted as liaison between us and modelers in the homeland. A rare kit, but intended strictly for the hardened fanatic !

I shrink-wrapped these kits soon after receipt as the boxes were made from the standard Eastern European 'cereal-box' cardboard that can crumple by the merest touch ! As such, this one has survived in decent condition and looks quite presentable.

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Vacuum Lion AN-8 Military Transport 1:72 VAC/PE/INJ

Vacuum Lion AN-8 Military Transport 1:72 VAC/PE/INJ

C$ 59.95 (C$ 59.95 Incl. tax)