Antonov AN-2W Colt, 1/48 - Hobby Boss 81706

Release scheduled for September 2026.

The reference 81706 from Hobby Boss lets you build an Antonov AN-2W Colt at the 1/48 scale. This plastic model kit reproduces the version equipped with floats of the famous Antonov An-2 utility biplane.

The An-2 is a versatile, radial-engine aircraft, recognizable by its biplane wing layout and robust architecture. The AN-2W configuration—also known as a seaplane—stands out thanks to its twin-float landing gear, a particularly distinctive feature for an aircraft display model or a diorama on a body of water.

The Hobby Boss 81706 model kit

The kit includes more than 230 parts and offers a detailed representation of the fuselage, wings, and cockpit area. It also features an interior cabin layout, a separate cargo door, a reproduced radial engine, separate control surfaces, and a float landing gear set.

Once assembled, the model measures about 276 mm in length with a 381.8 mm wingspan. At 1/48 scale, it provides a generous size that highlights the very distinctive lines of this biplane.

Assembly and finishing

As with any plastic model kit, careful preparation of the parts, glue suited to polystyrene, and progressive painting help bring out the details of the interior, the engine, and the floats. A suitable primer then makes it easier to apply the paint shades and achieve an even finish.

Decals are best applied to a smooth, glossy surface, before any protective clear coat is applied. A light weathering can also help emphasize the raised details, fabric-covered surfaces, and the exposed areas of this utility aircraft.

Technical features

• Brand: Hobby Boss
• Reference: 81706
• Type: aircraft model kit to assemble
• Subject: Antonov AN-2W Colt
• Scale: 1/48
• Material: plastic
• Number of parts: more than 230
• Length (assembled): about 276 mm
• Wingspan (assembled): about 381.8 mm

Glue, paints, primer, and precision tools are useful add-ons for assembling and finishing this Antonov AN-2W Hobby Boss model at 1/48.