No major progress to report on the tu 128, other than some cockpit assembly, and cleaning and dryfitting of major assembly items. Discover book depositorys huge selection of military aircraft books online. New in box longrange supersonic patrol interceptor tu128 was built in 1961. We would welcome any feedback you may have on our site and information posted on it. This is not the first backfire kit on the market in this scale, esci release both the backfire b and backfire c at a time when little detailed information was available. Seems to me there was a vac back in the 80s of the tu128, which may indeed be the genesis of the sanger kit. I found the fit of the engine pods to the wings, and the wings to the fusselage were not symetrical in any respect, thus i decided that attaching the wings to the fusselage first will be the best option. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order 1toz. The tupolev tu128 nato reporting name fiddler was designed as a long. The tu128 was powered by twin al7f 1 afterburning turbojets, each providing 72. Amodel tu128 fiddler in 1 72 scale tu128 in the mid1950s the soviet union faced a huge challenge with its air defense. Soviet fiddler fighter in 1 72 scale amodel tupolev tu128.
The book is illustrated with many color side views and hitherto unpublished photographs. The book also describes the tu4s production and service history including service in chinathe only nation besides the ussr to operate the type and touches on the tu4s transport derivatives, the tu70 airliner, and the tu75 military airlifter. Tu128m fiddler russian longrange supersonic interceptor. Tupolev tu128 fiddler wheels, aw72041, armory, accessories, scale 1. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the primary operator. It first entered service in the mid60s and most of the 198 built were upgraded to the m designation in 1979. At the time, it was the largest and heaviest fighter which had ever been in service.
Denne vice nez 30 000 prodanych polozek a kazdou vterinu nove nabidky. The tupolev tu 28 nato reporting name fiddler was a longrange interceptor aircraft introduced by the soviet union in the 1960s. Amodel from the ukraine has a 1 72 scale injection moulded model of the tu128 fiddler kit no. The tests were cancelled due to engine malfunction. Progress on yak28l has also been slow, but heres what i got so far. Trumpeter 172 01687 tupolev tu128m fiddler for sale. Sanger also lists a 1 72 vac tu128 fiddler in its online catalog. The tupolev tu28, a soviet longrange interceptor from the 1960s, had the nato reporting name fiddler.
The tupolev tu128 nato reporting name fiddler was designed as a. The tupolev tu28tu128 nato reporting name fiddler was a longrange interceptor aircraft developed by the soviet union in the 1960s. By this time, the soviet air defence force was just undertaking its seventh postwar structural reorganisation, the sixth such event having been completed within the period 195760. The tupolev tu128 fiddler, armed with its four uniquetotype aa5 ash airtoair missiles, started to enter service with the pvo in the mid1960s. With a graceful length of 85 feet and a swept wing span of 65 ft, the fiddler was. Other model kitsmodel tupolev tu 128 fiddler 1 3 3 82 hobby uxqchq1066the lowest price.
Key features highly detailed plastic parts and photo etch parts water transfer decals illustrated assembly instruc. Amodel amo72100 172 tupolev tu128 fiddler soviet air. With a mission endurance of up to three and a half hours and the ability to intercept targets up to 1500km beyond the national borders, the tu 128 was well equipped to fulfill its role. However, the tu128 definitely didnt want to get too close to an adversary. Trumpeter 01687 1 72 scale tu128m fiddler aircraft plastic assembly model kit. Amodel 1 72 tu128ut pelican kit first look by sundiata cowels. Pls72025 172 bartini beriev vva14 full size scale plans. Thanks to large slotted flaps, the tu128s takeoff run was relatively short for an aircraft for its size, and thanks to airbrakes plus a drag chute, its landing. At the time of its introduction in the late 1950s, the tupolev tu28ptu128 nato code name. The landing gear is modeled in the retracted position. I think most would shy away doe the the sheer size involved. A model tupolev tu128 fiddler long range supersonic interceptor model kit in 1 72 scale.
This book on the longignored tu128 fiddler stands as a truly outstanding work in aviation history. Unpainted, unassembled, kit do not contain paints and glue. New in box longrange supersonic patrol interceptor tu 128 was built in 1961. Jan 07, 2006 the new tu 128ut kit has a new sprue for the pelican nose and a replacement sprue for the fin giving the straighttipped version, so you could use this on your tu 128 kit to make the later tu 128m with the same fin. The remoteweather interceptor in figure 128 developed by former soviet tupolev design bureau is called cellists as nickname in nato, and. It is the largest fighter ever produced and remained in. Not only the definitive work on the tu128, but possibly the best book that could be written about any russian military aircraft, and i speak as one with decades of.
Plastic model kit of the tu128m fiddler, nato reporting name fiddler, a longrange interceptor aircraft introduced by the soviet union in the 1960s. Trumpeter 01688 1 72 scale tu128ut fiddler model plane. Used tupolev tu 128 fiddler in clean condition and full working order. Trumpeter 172 tu128ut fiddler russian training version. The shape of the amodel tu128 was basically accurate. Sep 17, 2007 heres the rest of my progress on my yak28l build. Trumpeter 172 tu128m fiddler scale model at mighty ape. I was pretty happy when news came of the trumpeter tu128 m fiddler being released, and even happier when i got it, that i hd to start work on it straight away. There are a total of 152 cold war soviet aircraft 1947 1991 entries in the military factory. The remoteweather interceptor figure 128 was developed by the soviet tupolev design bureau and it is currently the. This is a list of aircraft produced by tupolev, a russian aircraft manufacturer. Although never flown in anger, the tu128 played a hugely important part in. The remoteweather interceptor in figure 128 developed by former soviet tupolev design bureau is called. Trumpeter 01687 172 tupolev tu128m fiddler metro hobbies.
Amodel amo72100 1 72 tupolev tu128 fiddler soviet air defence longrange interceptor. Kouknete na me dalsi aukce, prodavam sbirku modelu 1. New in box longrange supersonic patrol interceptor tu128 was built in. The official designation was tu 128, but this designation was less commonly used in the west.
The steady improvement of americas nuclear strategic bomber force. The kit is the first kit of this tupolev type i have seen and is a very nice. The tupolev tu128 nato reporting name fiddler was designed as a longrange interceptor to fend off nuclearcapable u. With a graceful length of 85 feet and a swept wing span of 65 ft, the fiddler. Fiddler was the largest fighterinterceptor in the world. In the 50s, the soviet union wanted to be able to defend against the possibility. To have a tu 16 badger, tu 95 bear and now a tu 22m backfire in 1 72 is astounding. Tu128 fiddler question jet modeling arc discussion forums. Cold war soviet aircraft 19471991 military factory. Pls72003 172 tupolev tu128 fiddler fighter scale plans. View his gallery, activities, clubs, stash and newsfeed. Russian tupolev tu128 fiddler famous airplanes of the world. The first comprehensive study in english of the remarkable tupolev tu128 fiddler, the largest jet fighter ever flown. Amodel tu128 fiddler in 1 72 scale tu128 in the mid1950s the soviet union faced a huge challenge with its air defense system.
The official designation was tu128, but this designation was less commonly used in the west. Here is the tupolev tu 128 fiddler modelers online reference onestop resource for photos, kits, details, and references. It was the largest and heaviest fighter ever in service. Regular price out of stock quantity must be 1 or more quantity. Heres a look at one of the engine pods primed and ready for assembly into the wing. It is a used used item, so expect few marks and scratches. Complete, mostly on sprue and in good condition in a poor box.
The tupolev tu28 nato reporting name fiddler was a longrange interceptor aircraft introduced by the soviet union in the 1960s. Soviet fiddler fighter in 1 72 scale amodel tupolev tu 128. Trumpeter 172 russian tu128m fiddler 01687 burbanks. Used, tupolev tu 128 fiddler complete, all parts still sealed in original bag. Trumpeter 172 tupolev tu128m fiddler interceptor ebay. Tu128m fiddler russian longrange supersonic interceptor 172. Tu128m fiddler from trumpeter tu128m fiddler from trumpeter. As previously mentioned, there are a lot of parts to the landing. It was believed that the tu 128 worked in conjunction with the tupolev tu 126 moss to search for aircraft violating soviet air space. This is the 1 72 scale tu128m fiddler russian longrange supersonic interceptor new tool nov plastic model airplane kit from trumpeter. Amodel from the ukraine has a 1 72 scale injection moulded model of the tu 128 fiddler kit no. Buy tupolev tu128 fiddler by alan dawes online at alibris uk.
Uk importer pocketbond has announced the latest releases from trumpeter, including aircraft, maritime and military subjects, notably the impressive 1 72 tu 128 fiddler interceptor. I didnt know trumpeter has just released after a long wait, it seems a kit of this huge beast. Model kits, military books and magazines the choice of the whole internet. Usps 1st class international mail will be the basic shipping method. The kit is the first kit of this tupolev type i have seen and is a very nice subject in any soviet plane collection. Model tupolev tu128 fiddler 1 3 3 82 hobby uxqchq1066.
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