Trumpeter 01688 Tu-128UT Fiddler 1/72 - plastic model aircraft kit

Trumpeter 01688 Tu-128UT Fiddler in 1/72 scale is a highly detailed plastic model kit replicating the Soviet long-range interceptor Tu-128UT – the training and instructional version of the famous Fiddler. The model features numerous high-quality details accurately reflecting the real aircraft construction, following the original design by the Tupolev Design Bureau.

• Scale: 1/72
• User country: USSR (Soviet Union)
• Period of use: Cold War (active service years: 1961-1990)
• Material: High-quality plastic, model does not include photo-etched parts, resin parts, glue, or paints in the kit.
• Category: Plastic model kit – jet aircraft

Historical description

The Tu-128, known by the NATO reporting name "Fiddler," is the largest serially produced interceptor in history, created to defend the vast borders of the USSR during the Cold War. The UT version (Uchebno-Trenirowocznyj, or training) was developed for training purposes – equipped with dual controls and a second cockpit. The Tu-128 served primarily to protect northern airspace by detecting and intercepting American strategic bombers such as the B-52. A typical tactic involved locating the target, launching long-range R-4 (AA-5) missiles, and then immediately withdrawing.

Features of the Trumpeter 01688 model

• High quality details and precise rendering of the Tu-128UT profile
• Realistically replicated underwing armament (R-4R and R-4T)
• Well-designed cockpit with the option to display two crew seats
• Parts made of durable plastic, ensuring good fit
• Clear assembly instructions

Who is it for?

This product is especially recommended for experienced modelers and fans of Soviet aviation from the Cold War era, who will appreciate the unique silhouette, wingspan, and rich equipment of the kit. The model presents an attractive challenge (difficulty level 4/5) – recommended for those already experienced in building plastic aircraft models.