Tamiya 61113 Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik 1:48 Scale Aircraft Series No.113

1/48 Aircraft Series No.113
Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik
Item No: 61113

Length: 243mm. Image shows assembled and painted model.

Aerial Armor
The Ilyushin Il-2 Shuturmovik was the Russian military's main ground-attack aircraft during WWII. It was so important to the Russian war effort that Joseph Stalin personally intervened to ensure a high rate of its production. Over 36,000 examples were built by the end of the war, making it the most produced military aircraft in aviation history. The aircraft was characterized by armor that was integrated into its airframe to provide protection for vital areas such as the cockpit, engine, and fuel tank. Production of the single-seat version of the Il-2 began in March 1941 but severe losses led to the development of a two-seat version with a rear gunner. A version which featured outer wing sections swept back at 15-degrees for a better center of gravity was introduced in late-1943. Together with the T-34 tank, the Il-2 contributed greatly to the eventual Russian victory

About the Model
★Length: 243mm, Wingspan: 305mm. ★Robust form of the aircraft, including the armament and heavy armor, is accurately reproduced. ★Sharp nose section, swept outer wing, and wooden rear fuselage are also faithfully rendered. ★Intake duct as well as radiator and oil cooler parts enable accurate reproduction of the radiator mechanism. ★Highly detailed fuselage surface details. ★2-seat cockpit and wheel well also feature rich finish. ★Parts included to assemble open and closed canopies. ★Includes 2 types of 23mm cannon fairings. ★Parts for 100kg and 250kg bombs as well as 3 types of launch rails for RS-132 rockets are also included. ★Comes with pilot and gunner figures as well as 3 marking options. ★Canopy masks also included.

■Raised panel and rivets which marked the separation between the inner and outer wing are depicted

■Kit depicts a late-type two-seat aircraft with wooden rear fuselage and outer wing sections swept back at 15 degrees

■Thorough research of Il-2s in Russia and the Czech Republic has led to this highly accurate model ki

■Accurately proportioned radiator intake area.

■Canopy can be assembled in either open or closed positions.

■The 12.7mm machine gun comes complete with its traverse rail mount. Gunner figure further enhances realism.

■Model may be depicted with bombs and rockets (Image shows four rockets and two 250kg bombs fitted).

■Underside also features a detailed oil cooler (Image shows two 100kg bombs fitted).

■Accurately reproduced main landing gear legs and wheel well details.

■The Il-2's Cooling System
The Il-2 had its radiator positioned in its armored nose section for excellent protection. The intake duct as well as radiator and oil cooler parts included in the model provide insight into the Il-2's cooling system (light blue arrows indicate airflow).

16th VA, Berlin, April 1945 566th ShAP, Leningrad, 1944

■Tamiya Color paints for painting the fuselage, etc.

Tamiya Color	Acrylic Paints (Item No.)	Enamel Paints (Item No.)	Areas to be Painted
XF-22 RLM Gray	81722	80322	Cockpit, Landing Gear Bay Interior
XF-23 Light Blue	81723	80323	Fuselage Undersurfaces
XF-24 Dark Gray	81724	80324	Fuselage Upper Surfaces
XF-52 Flat Earth	81752	80352	Fuselage Upper Surface Camouflage (mix with XF-59)
XF-58 Olive Green	81758	80358	Fuselage Upper Surface Camouflage
XF-59 Desert Yellow	81759	80359	Fuselage Upper Surface Camouflage (mix with XF-52)
X-10 Gun Metal	81510	80010	Machine Gun
X-18 Semi Gloss Black	81518	80018	Bombs and Rockets

■Tamiya Color paints for painting details.

Tamiya Color	Acrylic Paints (Item No.)	Enamel Paints (Item No.)	Tamiya Color	Acrylic Paints (Item No.)	Enamel Paints (Item No.)
X-2 White	81502	80002	XF-8 Flat Blue	81708	80308
X-5 Green	81505	80005	XF-10 Flat Brown	81710	80310
X-7 Red	81507	80007	XF-15 Flat Flesh	81715	80315
X-11 Chrome Silver	81511	80011	XF-16 Flat Aluminum	81716	80316
X-12 Gold Leaf	81512	80012	XF-49 Khaki	81749	80349
XF-1 Flat Black	81701	80301	XF-56 Metallic Gray	81756	80356
XF-2 Flat White	81702	80302	XF-57 Buff	81757	80357
XF-6 Copper	81706	80306	XF-64 Red Brown	81764	80364
XF-7 Flat Red	81707	80307	－	－	－

SKU	61113-000
Barcode #	4950344611133
Brand	Tamiya
Shipping Weight	0.6000kg
Shipping Width	0.210m
Shipping Height	0.080m
Shipping Length	0.370m
Shipping Cubic	0.006216000m3