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Tupolev Tu-141 STRIZH

Brengun, 1/72 scale

S u m m a r y :

Catalogue Number:

Brengun Kit No. BRS72025 - Tupolev Tu-141 STRIZH

Scale:

1/72

Contents & Media

13 parts in grey resin; 13 photo-etched parts; markings for three subjects.

Price:

Euro 24.54 plus shipping available online from Brengun

 

£21.9 EU Price (£18.33 outside Europe) plus shipping available online from Hannants

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Review Type:

First Look.

Advantages:

Beautifully cast and etched parts, good decal sheet and instructions.

Disadvantages:

None noted.

Conclusions:

A most interesting subject and the kit’s presentation and construction means it comes highly recommended if this is your area of modelling.


Reviewed by Graham Carter

Introduction

 

This is a Soviet reconnaissance drone that served with the army during the 1970s and 80s and with the Ukrainian armed forces since 2014.  Some 150 have been built but who knows how many still survive given the current situation in the Ukraine.

The name means “Swift” and whether that is an allusion to its speed or an ornithological reference is not clear.

It is a large craft with delta wings, a KR-17a turbojet engine and a range of around 1000km at a speed of over 1000kph (620mph).

The finished model will be some 190mm long with a span of 55mm, or 47 feet by almost 13 feet in reality.

Reports indicate that the Ukrainian forces have modified it for an offensive bombing role in its conflict with Russia.

(source: Wikipedia)

 

 

FirstLook

 

Brengun continues to provide modellers with some interesting and quite esoteric subjects and this is no exception.

The kit is presented in a sturdy top-opening box inside which is a zip-lock bag of grey resin parts, a PE fret, double-sided A5 instruction sheet and a small decal sheet for two Russian and a single Ukrainian example.

 

 

The resin is beautifully cast with no bubbles or short-cast parts. They consist of two large components making up the front and rear fuselage sections which have to be carefully cut from their substantial blocks, and a smaller block to which is attached the fins, u/c gear and landing pads (the craft does not have wheels).

 

 

PE is used to represent the u/c doors and aerials. No evidence of offensive weaponry is provided.

 

 

I would imagine that, after removal of the casting blocks, this would be an afternoon’s build, especially as the entire airframe is one colour. 

 

 

The nicely printed decal sheet covers three identically light grey examples from Russia and the Ukraine.

 

 

Small drawings indicate the placement of the few markings provided. 

 

 

Conclusion

 

This looks like a most interesting subject and the kit’s presentation and construction means it comes highly recommended fast build if this is your area of modelling.

Thanks to Brengun for the review sample.

Review Text and Images Copyright © 2025 by Graham Carter
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Last updated 11 June, 2025

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