Trumpeter 01687 Tu-128M Fiddler 1/72 – Plastic interceptor aircraft model kit

Trumpeter 01687 Tu-128M Fiddler in 1/72 scale is a precise plastic model kit of the legendary Soviet interceptor aircraft, known by the NATO designation "Fiddler." This model kit is dedicated to intermediate and advanced modelers who appreciate authentic details and the opportunity to build a miniature of one of the largest fighter aircraft in aviation history.

• Scale: 1/72
• Country of origin: USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
• Period of use: Cold War (years 1964–1990)
• Category: Plastic model kit
• Material: High-quality plastic and 1 photo-etched part
• Model dimensions: Length 439 mm, wingspan 250 mm
• Number of parts: Over 130 pieces
• Additional accessories: Photo-etched part for enhanced realism (e.g., cockpit details or antennas)
• Missiles: Option to mount 4 R-4 (AA-5) missiles, true to the original
• Difficulty level: 4/5

The Tupolev Tu-128, also known as the “Fiddler,” was the largest interceptor fighter in the world. Designed by the Tupolev design bureau, it served to defend the vast Soviet territory against American strategic bombers (such as the B-52). Thanks to its very long range and powerful armament of four R-4 air-to-air missiles, this aircraft operated from remote bases intercepting targets at high altitudes and long distances—often under the cover of night and in difficult weather conditions.

The Trumpeter model faithfully reproduces the specific construction solutions of the original, such as the underwing nacelle landing gear, swept wings, and the distinctive cockpit profile with two tandem seats for the pilots. The kit includes over 130 parts and one photo-etched element, allowing you to achieve authentic detail.

We recommend this product both to aviation collectors and enthusiasts of Soviet military aircraft models from the Cold War era. Due to the advanced design and level of detail, the model is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level 4/5).

Build your own Tu-128M Fiddler and join the community of modeling enthusiasts who appreciate history, precision, and the uniqueness of Soviet engineering.