A-Model 72174 HAI-1 Soviet Passenger Aircraft 1/72

A-Model 72174 HAI-1 Soviet Passenger Aircraft 1/72 is a unique plastic model kit representing a rarely seen interwar passenger aircraft in scale modeling. The 1:72 scale kit is made from high-quality plastic, ensuring precise fit of components and allowing for faithful reproduction of the original design’s details.

Brief Historical Description

HAI-1 (Russian: ХАИ-1) was an innovative Soviet passenger aircraft designed in the 1930s by engineer Iosif Grigorievich Neman at the Kharkov Aviation Institute (ХАИ). It was the world's first passenger airplane with retractable landing gear, making it a pioneering design on a global scale. The aircraft was heavily used by Soviet airlines, particularly on domestic routes in the USSR, where it carried both passengers and mail. Its operational period was 1933-1941, spanning the interwar years and the early years of World War II.

• Scale: 1:72 – allows the construction of a compact model with realistic proportions.
• Country of use: Soviet Union (USSR).
• Historical period: interwar period, early World War II.
• Material: high-quality plastic allowing precise reproduction of all details of the fuselage, wings, and landing gear.
• Product format: plastic model kit.
• Glue and paints are not included, allowing you to choose accessories according to your own preferences.
• The box contains detailed decals for making authentic markings of Soviet airlines.
• A detailed assembly instruction makes the building process easier, even for less experienced modelers.

Difficulty Level and Recommendation

This model is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level 3/5). The 1:72 scale offers a good balance between the level of detail and ease of assembly. The kit is perfect for supplementing a collection of Soviet aircraft constructions or unique interwar models. Highly recommended for all aviation history enthusiasts, especially those seeking original and rare subjects for their modeling workshop.

By choosing the A-Model 72174 HAI-1 Soviet passenger aircraft 1/72, you can be sure to create a unique model that perfectly testifies to the development of pre-war Soviet engineering. Check it out now and enrich your collection with this rare piece of aviation history!