Arma Hobby Plastic Model Kit
Yakovlev Yak-1b in Allied Service (1/72) 70029
This limited-edition Arma Hobby kit captures the Yakovlev Yak-1 B as flown by Allied forces during World War II. Known for its excellent manoeuvrability, rugged airframe, and balanced performance, the Yak-1b served with several Allied air units on the Eastern Front, including Polish, French, and Yugoslav squadrons. Arma Hobby’s 1/72 scale tooling offers sharp surface detailing, accurate shapes, and refined cockpit components, bringing this historically significant fighter to life.
- Plastic parts produced with metal tooling for precise detailing
- High-quality decals with four Allied marking options
- Comprehensive instructions for assembly and paint schemes
- Limited edition release with additional colour variants
- Accurate representation of the late-production Yak-1b fighter
Marking options include:
- No. 12181/12 – 1st Fighter Aviation Regiment “Warszawa”, pilot Cpt. Oleg Matvieyev, 1944–45
- No. 23 – squadron GC3 “Normandie”, Monostyrshchina airfield, October 1943
- No. 33 – squadron GC3 “Normandie”, Khatyenki airfield, July 1943, pilot Noel Castelain
- No. 16173/34 – 112 Fighter Regiment, Yugoslavia, May 1945
History:
The Yakovlev Yak-1b represented a major step forward in Soviet fighter design, combining agility, speed, and pilot protection in a compact airframe. Allied squadrons flying from Soviet bases, including the French GC3 “Normandie-Niemen” and the Polish “Warszawa” Regiment, used the Yak-1b to great effect in both offensive and defensive roles. Its sturdy structure and reliable Merlin-inspired Klimov M-105 engine made it a versatile and dependable aircraft. By 1945, Yak-1b fighters bearing Allied markings had become a symbol of cooperation between Soviet and Western pilots fighting against Axis forces.
