Be-12P-200 Firefighting flying boat, 1/72 - ModelSvit MSVIT72037

The ModelSvit MSVIT72037 is a plastic model kit to be assembled at 1/72, depicting the Beriev Be-12P-200, an experimental seaplane dedicated to aerial firefighting. This replica recreates the distinctive Be-12 airframe configuration adapted for testing water recovery and drop systems.

The Be-12P-200 was developed from the Be-12, an amphibious aircraft with a hull. This conversion supported experiments related to the Be-200 program: the aircraft was fitted with water tanks as well as a device to fill from the surface of a body of water. Its first flight took place in 1996.

At 1/72 scale, the finished model measures approximately 372 mm in length with a wingspan of about 414 mm. The kit includes 252 parts and features an original subject from modern amphibious aviation, making it ideal for a collection focused on seaplanes, special aircraft, or firefighting aircraft.

The box includes injection-molded plastic parts, clear parts, a decal sheet for decoration, a photo-etched sheet, paint masks, and rubber tires. A build instruction manual and a painting guide are included.

Assembly requires careful preparation of the larger fuselage and wing parts to achieve clean seams. The clear elements can be protected before painting using the masks provided. A primer suited to plastic models then helps you check the assemblies and apply the finish.

The reference MSVIT72037 provides a detailed base for building the Be-12P-200 in landing-gear display, or in a diorama evoking the operations of a water bomber seaplane.

Technical features:

• Brand : ModelSvit
• Reference : MSVIT72037
• Type : aircraft model kit to be assembled
• Subject : Beriev Be-12P-200 Firefighting Flying Boat
• Scale : 1/72
• Material : injected plastic
• Number of parts : 252
• Length (built) : approx. 372 mm
• Wingspan (built) : approx. 414 mm
• Included items : clear parts, photo-etch, paint masks, decals, and rubber tires