Modelsvit 72012 Plastic model aircraft kit Scale 1:72 Beriev Be-12 Chayka

Beriev Be-12 Chayka aircraft plastic model kit in 1/72 scale by ModelSvit represents a Soviet amphibious anti-submarine aircraft developed during the early Cold War period. The Be-12 is a flying boat designed for maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare, and search operations.

The Beriev Be-12 first flew in 1960 and entered service with Soviet Naval Aviation in the early 1960s. Designed by the Beriev Design Bureau, the aircraft combined amphibious capability with long-range patrol performance, allowing it to operate both from water surfaces and conventional airfields.

Beriev Be-12 Chayka - Soviet Amphibious Patrol Aircraft

The Be-12 features a high-mounted wing, twin turboprop engines, and a boat-shaped fuselage for water operations. Its design allowed it to conduct maritime patrol missions, anti-submarine tasks, and coastal surveillance across large operational areas.

For modelers: The flying boat configuration benefits from careful assembly of the fuselage halves and wing alignment. Planning painting of the hull and wing sections before final assembly can help maintain clean transitions and surface finish in 1/72 scale.

Kit Contents

• Plastic sprues with model parts
• Clear canopy parts
• Decal sheet
• Painting guide
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: ModelSvit
• Scale: 1/72
• Model (SKU): MSVIT72012
• Type: Aircraft Model Kit
• Subject: Beriev Be-12 Chayka
• Role: Anti-submarine amphibious aircraft
• Subject country: Soviet Union
• Period: Early Cold War
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.

This aircraft model kit belongs to the ModelSvit range and is part of the Aircraft Model Kits category, presented in 1/72 scale aircraft model kits.