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Yakovlev Yak-3 Fighter Aircraft "14th GvIAP VVS of the Baltic Fleet Semen Rogovoy" Soviet Air Force (1944) "Planes of World War II" Series 1:72 Diecast Model Airplane by Luppa: Scale, Subject & Display Guide
Rather than repeating the catalog description for Yakovlev Yak-3 Fighter Aircraft "14th GvIAP VVS of the Baltic Fleet Semen Rogovoy" Soviet Air Force (1944) "Planes of World War II" Series 1:72 Diecast Model Airplane by Luppa, this guide turns the scale model aircraft listing into a decision record. It explains how the Luppa item is identified, how the available evidence should be read, and where confirmation is still required.
Product identity without guesswork
- Exact product: Yakovlev Yak-3 Fighter Aircraft "14th GvIAP VVS of the Baltic Fleet Semen Rogovoy" Soviet Air Force (1944) "Planes of World War II" Series 1:72 Diecast Model Airplane by Luppa
- Brand or vendor: Luppa
- Product type: Scale Model Aircraft
- SKU or catalog key: F977-LCM026
- Scale stated in the record: 1:72
- Year appearing in the identity: 1944
- Variants reviewed: 1
- Product images indexed: 1
The recorded price at verification was $45.91 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 1944 belongs to the listing identity; it should not automatically be treated as the manufacturing date of the item. For this record, F977-LCM026 is the compact reference that can be checked against invoices and packaging.
Confirmed facts versus assumptions
The source description says: “Yakovlev Yak-3 Fighter Aircraft "14th GvIAP VVS of the Baltic Fleet Semen Rogovoy" Soviet Air Force (1944) "Planes of World War II" Series. This Luppa diecast model is offered in 1:72 scale (item LCM026). Product specifications Condition: new. Brand: Luppa Scale: 1:72 Item number: LCM026 Features and finish Detailing: exterior. Display stand included. Body features: no opening panels. Construction: diecast metal with plastic components. Approximate size: L-4.75, Wingspan-5 inches. Construction: diecast metal and plastic. Browse related collections 1:72 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · Diecast Model Aircraft & Warplanes” This is useful evidence, but it is not expanded beyond what the listing supports. Missing dimensions, materials, compatibility claims or package contents remain open questions.
Planning around the exact item
For a diecast or scale collectible, the subject name alone is insufficient. Compare body casting, finish, graphics, wheel design, interior, base markings and packaging format. On Yakovlev Yak-3 Fighter Aircraft "14th GvIAP VVS of the Baltic Fleet Semen Rogovoy" Soviet Air Force (1944) "Planes of World War II" Series 1:72 Diecast Model Airplane by Luppa, the exact photo set and SKU F977-LCM026 are the reference pair; a model with the same vehicle name but a different wheel, road number or package is a different release.
Condition language must also match the format. A loose item is judged from the photographed surfaces and axles, while a packaged item adds card, blister, box and seal condition. A finished custom should be assessed for workmanship and disclosed modifications; a build kit should be assessed for included parts and fitment rather than as a completed collectible.
A closer project or collection check
The exact item should drive the decision. A collector seeking an original release, a builder seeking a donor casting and a gift buyer seeking a recognizable subject may all evaluate the same listing differently. Recording those intended uses prevents condition or packaging details from being overlooked.
Keep the invoice, SKU and one reference photograph with the collection record so the item can later be distinguished from a close variant.
The photographed item is part of the specification
1 product image 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.
Before committing the item to a project
- Use the complete name, not a shortened marketplace label.
- Use F977-LCM026 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 · Yakovlev Scale Models · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · 1:72 Diecast Aircraft, Military Models & Kits
Cataloging and project notes
The permanent record should answer three questions: what exact item was bought, what arrived, and how it was used or stored. The title and F977-LCM026 answer the first; arrival photographs answer the second; project or collection notes answer the third.
Keeping those layers separate improves future comparisons and avoids unsupported grading.
Gift considerations
Gift buyers should match F977-LCM026 to a known collection, project or preference. If size, scale, interface or exact version is uncertain, preserve the receipt and avoid opening fit-sensitive packaging.
Final identity questions
Can a similar title be treated as the same release?
Not without matching F977-LCM026 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: Yakovlev Yak-3 Fighter Aircraft "14th GvIAP VVS of the Baltic Fleet Semen Rogovoy" Soviet Air Force (1944) "Planes of World War II" Series 1:72 Diecast Model Airplane by Luppa is a specific scale model aircraft, not a stand-in for the whole category. Match F977-LCM026, review the images, resolve unconfirmed fit or compatibility points, and retain the product record after purchase.
Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.
