Be-6 Madge
Northern Fleet, 1962

The Beriev Be-6 (NATO reporting name "Madge") was a flying boat produced by the Soviet Beriev OKB. It was capable of accomplishing a wide variety of missions, such as long-range maritime reconnaissance, coastal and supply line patrols, torpedo/bombing strikes, mine-laying, and transport operations. The aircraft went through 19 variants through its production cycle, and 123 aircraft were eventually built. The Be-6 stayed in service until the late 1960's with some aircraft ending up as unarmed civilian transports in Arctic regions.

Although this kit was released by Revell, it is clearly a re-issue of an Eastern European kit (VEB). The parts fit was rough, the clear parts all had punch outs (which is why mine are colored) and there are numerous inaccuracies to the kit (Engine exhausts should be located on the top of the engine nacelles not the side, more antennas needed). I realized too late in the process to make any changes. The kit supplied decals fell apart and were unusable. I used scrap decals to mark the model. This is not a kit I would recommend.