Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik Aircraft Camouflage Soviet Air Force | Legion 1:72: Scale, Subject & Display Guide

The product behind this guide is Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik Aircraft Camouflage Soviet Air Force | Legion 1:72. Because similar scale model aircraft products can share brand names or photographs, the analysis below keeps the Legion title, SKU and live image set tied together as one record.

Matching the exact listing

• Exact product: Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik Aircraft Camouflage Soviet Air Force | Legion 1:72
• Brand or vendor: Legion
• Product type: Scale Model Aircraft
• SKU or catalog key: F977-LEG-14629LF
• Scale stated in the record: 1:72
• Year appearing in the identity: 1943
• Variants reviewed: 1
• Product images indexed: 3

The recorded price at verification was $65.24 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.

Identity should be established in layers: title first, then vendor, then SKU, then the photographed details. The scale marker 1:72 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The year 1943 belongs to the listing identity; it should not automatically be treated as the manufacturing date of the item. For this record, F977-LEG-14629LF is the compact reference that can be checked against invoices and packaging.

The verified description in context

The live record provides the following product-specific information: “Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik Aircraft Camouflage "Alexander Suvorov Hero of the Soviet Union Lieutenant V.T. Aleksuhin 167th Guards Air Regiment 617 ShAP" (1943) Soviet Air Force. This Legion diecast model is offered in 1:72 scale (item LEG-14629LF). Product specifications Condition: new. Brand: Legion Scale: 1:72 Item number: LEG-14629LF Features and finish Detailing: exterior. Display stand included. Body features: no opening panels. Packaging: sealed manufacturer packaging. Construction: diecast metal with plastic components. Approximate size: Length- 6, Wingspan- 8 inches. Construction: diecast metal and plastic. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels, and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane. Browse related collections Legion Models & Collectibles · 1:72 Scale Diecast Models & Kits ·…” The wording is treated as a source excerpt, not as a substitute for independent fit, scale or condition checks.

What matters for this kind of product

Collectors should read Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik Aircraft Camouflage Soviet Air Force | Legion 1:72 as a combination of casting, finish, release details and presentation. The useful comparison is not “same brand” but “same exact configuration.” Check the images for tampo placement, paint edges, wheel style, glass, base, stance and any included packaging before using another listing as a reference.

The SKU F977-LEG-14629LF is especially important when the title contains a real-car year or model name. That year can describe the subject rather than the miniature’s release date, and two editions can share the same subject while differing in graphics, color or production series.

Second-pass inspection

Similar diecast products often differ in small, high-value details. Review the wheel spokes, tire profile, base color, glazing, interior, license or race markings and package code. The aim is not to assign a grade from a distance but to confirm that the delivered item matches the release purchased.

Display and handling should follow the format: loose models need nonabrasive separation, packages need edge and blister protection, and project cars need a documented baseline before disassembly.

Using the gallery as evidence

3 product images were available to the catalog at verification. Use them as item-level evidence: zoom in on the SKU, graphics, edges, connectors, part arrangement or package callouts relevant to this scale model aircraft. Do not substitute a generic manufacturer image when the exact listing supplies a more specific view.

A disciplined final review

• Use the complete name, not a shortened marketplace label.
• Use F977-LEG-14629LF to prevent a near-match substitution.
• Read the variant and inventory state shown now.
• Confirm technical requirements from the current manufacturer source.
• Keep the receipt and one reference image with the product record.

Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog

Diecast Model Cars, Trucks & Collectibles · Diecast Model Airplanes & Military Aircraft · Legion Models & Collectibles · Ilyushin Scale Models · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits

Preserving the identity trail

After purchase, store the acquisition date, price, seller, SKU F977-LEG-14629LF, selected option and one clear image with the project or collection record. Add notes about fit, assembly, condition or performance only after they are observed on this exact item.

This separates verified ownership evidence from later opinion and makes a replacement or repeat purchase much easier.

Gift considerations

The exact title makes this a specific rather than universal gift. Confirm that the recipient wants this release, quantity and format; a closely related item may not be interchangeable.

Final identity questions

Why does Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik Aircraft Camouflage Soviet Air Force | Legion 1:72 have its own guide?

Because this product has a specific identity, image set and live offer that should not be merged into a roundup or broad brand article.

Is a contextual image a contents list?

No. Only stated components and the selected variant define what is included.

How can a later owner verify the item?

They can compare the title, SKU F977-LEG-14629LF, package or item photographs and saved transaction record.

Final check: the correct choice is the item whose title, SKU F977-LEG-14629LF, image and variant state agree with the project or collection need. Where one of those elements does not match, continue comparing before ordering.

Review the live Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik Aircraft Camouflage Soviet Air Force | Legion 1:72 listing

Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.