A-Model 72379 An-14 NATO code "Clod" 1/72

A-Model 72379 An-14 NATO code "Clod" 1/72 is a high-quality plastic model kit depicting the Soviet light short takeoff and landing (STOL) transport aircraft – Antonov An-14, NATO reporting name "Clod." The model is made in the popular 1/72 scale, which allows for precise detailing while maintaining compact dimensions. The kit is designed for military aviation enthusiasts and collectors of aircraft from the Cold War era.

The Antonov An-14, also known as the "Pchelka" (Russian for "Little Bee"), was developed at the Oleg Antonov Design Bureau. The prototype first flew in 1958, and serial production began in 1966–1972. The aircraft was intended as a successor to the popular An-2 biplane, offering better takeoff and landing performance on short, unprepared runways. Over 330 units of this aircraft were produced, used mainly by the USSR and satellite states, as well as by countries of the Warsaw Pact.

The An-14 was widely used for light cargo transport, passenger carrying, and special applications, such as air ambulance or training transport. Thanks to its ability to operate from short, unpaved airstrips, it was primarily used in regions with undeveloped infrastructure, such as Siberia or the Far East. The aircraft remained in service for many years, but was eventually retired and replaced by more modern designs like the An-28.

• Model in 1/72 scale – guarantees realistic proportions and detailing
• High-quality plastic – easy to work with and precise component manufacturing
• Detailed decals and accurate reproduction of features characteristic of the An-14
• Category: plastic model kit (the set does not include glue or paint)

The product is recommended for both intermediate and experienced modelers, especially enthusiasts of Soviet aviation technology and collectors of transport aircraft from the Cold War era. The kit offers realistically designed parts and enables you to build a model ideal for display in dioramas or collections.

Assembly difficulty: 3/5 – the model contains many small details and requires precision during assembly, but will reward both military aviation enthusiasts and collectors with an excellent final result.