Trumpeter 01606 Antonov An-2V Colt 1:72 Floatplane Model Kit  [TP01606]

Trumpeter 01606 Antonov An-2V Colt on Floats - 1:72 biplane kit

This injection-moulded 1:72 scale kit represents the Antonov An-2V Colt fitted with floats and is supplied as an assembly model intended for display-focused scale builders.

The Antonov An-2 is a single-engine biplane that entered service in the late 1940s for agricultural, transport and general utility duties. A float-equipped variant was introduced in the 1950s for water operations, using twin long floats with a shallow draft, a reversible-pitch propeller and modified rudder linkages to aid float steering. The float conversion reduced payload capability and called for additional structural and control modifications compared with the landplane versions.

On the modelling side, attention to biplane strut alignment and rigging accuracy is important, along with precise mating of the float attachments to the lower fuselage. At 1:72 scale, small features such as strut attachment points, float fairings and panel definition benefit from careful sanding and light coats of paint. Builders aiming for an authentic display should plan references for float finish, subtle water staining on the lower fuselage and sensible weathering to reflect operational use.

A compact 1:72 subject that highlights floatplane detail and biplane rigging, ideal for collectors and modellers focused on waterborne utility aircraft displays.