Trumpeter 01606 Antonov An-2V Colt 1:72 single-engine biplane model kit on floats  [TP01606]

Trumpeter Antonov An-2V Colt on Floats - 1:72 biplane kit

This is a 1:72 scale injection plastic kit representing the Antonov An-2V Colt fitted with floats, presented as a display-oriented assembly model for scale builders.

The Antonov An-2 is a single-engine biplane introduced in the late 1940s for agricultural, transport, and utility roles. A float-equipped variant was developed in 1955 to operate from water, using twin long floats with a shallow draft, reversible-pitch propeller, and modified rudder linkages for float steering. Float conversion reduced payload capacity and required additional structural and control link modifications compared with the landplane versions.

Model-level considerations for this subject include careful alignment of biplane struts and rigging, precise mating of the float attachments to the lower fuselage, and attention to propeller and rudder linkage areas to reflect the float conversion. At 1:72 scale, small details such as strut attachment points, float fairings, and surface panel definition benefit from controlled sanding and thin coats of paint. Builders aiming for a realistic display should plan references for float color, water effects on the fuselage lower surfaces, and appropriate weathering to reflect operational use.

A compact 1:72 subject that highlights floatplane detailing and biplane rigging; relevant for collectors and builders focused on waterborne utility aircraft displays.