Academy 12636 1/144 Tu-22M3 Backfire C Cold War Scale Kit  [AC-12636]

Academy 12636 1/144 Tu-22M3 Backfire C Kit Overview

This Academy 1/144 Tu-22M3 Backfire C reproduces the bomber's distinctive profile in a space-saving scale. The model highlights the aircraft's aerodynamic lines and gives modellers a chance to add realistic finishes and markings.

Scale Surface Detail

The kit features accurate external moulding with defined panels and a faithful outline. Interior engine detail is not provided, but the accurate outer forms are ideal for display-focused builds.

Tips for Assembly

Assembly is classed as a moderate task, with careful fitting required around wing mounts and fuselage seams. Painting and decal work will lift the model's realism, though both are optional depending on the builder's goals.

Collection Placement

The finished model works well in a display case or on a shelf with other 1/144 military aircraft, offering a compact representation of strategic aviation history.