During 1941 Soviet command came to conclusion that their principle fighter - LaGG-3 - was no match for German fighters. Several Soviet design bureaus were ordered to make a better plane. By the spring of 1942 the plane designed by Lavotchkin's design bureau was ready. During the following months the plane was tested and its serial production was launched. In July of 1942 the first planes of these type, called 'La-5', arrived to the frontlines. La-5 was praised by Soviet pilots. Several Soviet aces piloted these fighters, including Ivan Kozhedub and Aleksei Maresiev. Contents: 1 unpainted airplane 1 aircraft stand Card for wargame can be downloaded from website: www.art-of-tactic.com
This high quality plastic kit is a to scale model of a Soviet Fighter LA-5FM
This kit is a detailed scale model for hobbyists. Glue and paint sold separately.
The models of the Zvezda series of the Snap Kit series are intended mainly for beginning builders. Individual plastic pieces need to be cut from the moldings with a knife or snapped out with pliers. The plastic pieces are designed so that they can snap together and thus hold together. We definitely recommend gluing the individual pieces together after clicking to increase the strength of the models, eg with Revell Contacta Professional glue.
The assembled model must then be painted with enamel (synthetic) or acrylic paints on plastic models.