Mikro Mir MM72-010 Seaplane Version Tupolev TB-1P (MTB-1) Scale 1:72 Plastic Model Aircraft Kit

Tupolev TB-1P (MTB-1) in 1/72 scale is a plastic model kit by Mikro Mir representing the floatplane version of the early Soviet twin-engine bomber developed during the interwar period. The TB-1 was one of the first all-metal heavy aircraft designed in the Soviet Union and became an important step in the development of Soviet long-range aviation.

The TB-1 first flew in the mid-1920s and was designed by the Tupolev design bureau as a twin-engine monoplane bomber with corrugated metal construction. The seaplane version, known as TB-1P or MTB-1, was adapted with large floats to allow operation from water, expanding its operational flexibility for maritime and coastal missions.

Tupolev TB-1P MTB-1 - Soviet Interwar Floatplane Bomber

The float-equipped TB-1P retained the general structure of the land-based bomber while replacing the landing gear with twin floats mounted beneath the fuselage. Aircraft of this configuration were used for naval aviation tasks and long-range patrol missions over coastal waters during the interwar years.

For modelers: Floatplane aircraft benefit from careful alignment of the float struts and support structures during assembly to ensure the correct stance of the aircraft and proper spacing between the floats and fuselage.

Kit Contents

• Plastic parts
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: Mikro Mir
• Scale: 1/72
• Model (SKU): MM72-010
• Type: Aircraft Model Kit
• Subject: Tupolev TB-1P (MTB-1)
• Role: Floatplane bomber
• Subject country: Soviet Union
• Period: Interwar period
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.

This plastic model kit by Mikro Mir belongs to the aircraft model kits category and is presented in 1/72 scale. Explore additional aircraft subjects in the air model kits collection.