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Tamiya has recently published first picture supported by few details of their incoming brand new 1:72 scale model of famous Russian Ilyushin Il-2.

Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik

Scale: 1/72
Item no: 60781
Series: Warbird Collection No.81

Il-2 was a ground attack aircraft that determined the victory of the Soviet Army. IL-2 Shturmovik appeared in the 1/72 scale as continuation of 1/48 scale kit popularity. It still keeps the realistic approach of the 1/48 model, such as a radiator duct that leads to the lower surface and heavy style, from the upper surface of the nose of the unique Soviet machine. Box will contain a set of 250kg and 100kg bombs as wel las RS-132 rockets. Three painting options will be provided.

Update 17.01.2013
We just found information that the kit is scheduled to release for February 2013. Here's the line-up on official Tamiya website. CLICK HERE.

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