Caspian Sea Monster Ekranoplan Model DIY Kit

The Ekranoplan is a remarkable invention that combines the features of a glider, an airplane, and a boat into a single mechanism. This vehicle can fly over relatively flat surfaces such as deserts, fields, and water, utilizing air cushion effects generated by the airflow ascending off the surface.

In the 1960s, a big, mighty machine was built. It was a secret soviet project named “KM,” a soviet trial to make a warship from the world’s biggest Ekranoplan. The “Caspian Sea Monster” model underwent several test flights but was deemed impractical after several accidents.

However, the audacity of the engineering concept in the “Caspian Sea Monster” still captivates enthusiasts of significant mechanisms and machines, inspiring designers to achieve new accomplishments.

The engineers at “Metal Time” didn’t overlook this remarkable object and created a model based on the core concept of the “KM” project. This aircraft had ten jet engines, short wings, and distinctive features in its tail section. It was designed for flights over water surfaces and could glide during takeoff and landing. All these features were incorporated into the “Caspian Sea Monster” self-assembly model.

Features and Benefits

• The self-assembly model “Caspian Sea Monster” has a platform on which the Ekranoplan is placed. The platform can be detached, allowing the model to be used for various purposes, such as prototypes, installations, technological toys, and more.
• Schematic jet engine turbines are positioned on the model’s fuselage, nose, and tail sections—eight in the front and two in the rear.
• This configuration made the “Caspian Sea Monster” prototype a unique aircraft with no equal in the world.
• The model is made from colorful stainless steel, giving it vibrancy and a worthy interior decoration.
• Distinctive features of the “Caspian Sea Monster” model include windows on the fuselage, wing geometry, and movable ailerons on the main wings and tail section.
• Like all Metal Time assembly kits, the “Caspian Sea Monster” model is made from environmentally friendly stainless steel, which is used in the food industry and is approved for manufacturing consumer goods and toys.
• The kit’s precise cutting eliminates the possibility of cuts during assembly. The parts are precisely aligned with each other, ensuring a smooth assembly process.
• Pleasant tactile sensations, durability, and the aesthetics of matte metal distinguish steel parts favorably from wooden or plastic components used in other kits.
• The convenient flat packaging made from recyclable, eco-friendly cardboard combines compactness with the aesthetics of a prestigious gift.
• Every “Metal Time” model purchaser receives a club badge, a thank-you postcard, and a unique number assigned to each model. Joining the “Metal Time” club provides additional opportunities for each customer.
• The “Caspian Sea Monster” Model is an excellent gift for enthusiasts of technical creativity and the aesthetics of complex metal structures. The colored components also transform the model into a beautiful and unusual toy.
• This model will add uniqueness to your interior. This distinctive piece will spark many questions from guests about its history. It will be a fantastic gift for young builders and future engineers.
• The “Caspian Sea Monster” can also be a worthy addition to a child’s room. Additionally, having the model in a professional setting will emphasize the owner’s originality and knowledge of technological history.

The “Caspian Sea Monster” assembly model is designed for users aged 14 and older.

Studying and assembling the model develops technical creativity skills, encourages the exploration of the history of science and technology, and provides an excellent activity for family leisure. Assembling the “Caspian Sea Monster” model will provide numerous creative moments while requiring hands-on work. With its multitude of parts, assembling it is a rewarding task. However, the entire family will be able to take pride in the collective achievement. For interest clubs and friendly gatherings, it’s an exciting and motivating activity.

The “Caspian Sea Monster” could become a part of your “Metal Time” collection, dedicated to aviation, military technology, and unique large machines. By studying the history of aircraft development, you will encounter many exciting and valuable facts. Perhaps assembling this specific model will awaken your inner builder’s passions or serve as a push toward choosing an engineering profession.

Each of our models is assigned a unique serial number, turning them into collectible and exchangeable items. Metal Time is a growing community of passionate individuals engaged in construction. Every model comes with the “Metal Time “club badge, signifying the owner’s membership in a community of enthusiasts of technical creativity and unique examples of technology created throughout history.

The “Metal Time” “loyalty program regularly offers pleasant surprises to the owners of our models.