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

Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik Aircraft White Soviet Air Force | Legion 1:72 is the specific scale model aircraft represented by this listing from Legion. This guide interprets the exact record—its title, SKU, photographed item, variant state and catalog context—rather than stretching a generic category article over the product.

Product identity without guesswork

• Exact product: Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik Aircraft White Soviet Air Force | Legion 1:72
• Brand or vendor: Legion
• Product type: Scale Model Aircraft
• SKU or catalog key: F977-LEG-14629LE
• Scale stated in the record: 1:72
• Year appearing in the identity: 1942
• 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.

The scale marker 1:72 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The year 1942 belongs to the listing identity; it should not automatically be treated as the manufacturing date of the item. The working catalog key is F977-LEG-14629LE. That key should travel with the saved URL and product image so a later comparison does not collapse this item into another scale model aircraft listing.

The verified description in context

Current catalog evidence can be summarized as follows: “Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik Aircraft White "3rd Squadron 505th Air Assault Regiment 226th Air Assault Division Battle of Stalingrad" (1942) Soviet Air Force. This Legion diecast model is offered in 1:72 scale (item LEG-14629LE). Product specifications Condition: new. Brand: Legion Scale: 1:72 Item number: LEG-14629LE 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 · Diecast Model…” Every additional recommendation in this guide is framed as a check or planning step when the listing itself does not confirm the answer.

The category-specific decision

Collectors should read Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik Aircraft White 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-14629LE 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.

The details to verify next

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.

What to inspect in the product images

Review all 3 available images in sequence rather than judging the item from the first thumbnail. Front, side, reverse, package and detail views answer different questions. The record is strongest when those views agree with the title and SKU F977-LEG-14629LE.

The short decision checklist

• Use the complete name, not a shortened marketplace label.
• Use F977-LEG-14629LE 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

How to document it after purchase

Catalog the item under the complete title and F977-LEG-14629LE, then add the date received and the condition actually observed. For a project item, note where it was installed or how it was used. For a collectible, note package and display condition separately.

Retaining the exact identifiers protects the record when product titles or availability later change.

Gift considerations

As a gift, Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik Aircraft White Soviet Air Force | Legion 1:72 is strongest when the recipient already uses this scale, format, subject or product family. Check for duplicates and fit-sensitive details before choosing it solely from the brand name.

Questions answered by the exact listing

Can a similar title be treated as the same release?

Not without matching F977-LEG-14629LE and the images. Similar subjects can differ by scale, finish, road number, quantity, interface or packaging.

Does the article guarantee every specification?

No. It distinguishes confirmed listing facts from checks that still need current source documentation.

What should be saved after purchase?

Keep the receipt, exact URL, SKU, selected option and at least one arrival photograph.

Bottom line: Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik Aircraft White Soviet Air Force | Legion 1:72 is a specific scale model aircraft, not a stand-in for the whole category. Match F977-LEG-14629LE, review the images, resolve unconfirmed fit or compatibility points, and retain the product record after purchase.

Review the live Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik Aircraft White 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.