The Academy Plastic Model Company has been producing kits since 1969. The company is famous for its endless research and development and the excellent model kits that result from the effort. Academy has been awarded Model of the Year at the Nuremberg International Toy Show nine times and the quality of their model kits meets or exceeds that of any other current manufacturer. The Yak-1 was an early WWII Soviet Air Force fighter. Kit features highly detailed cockpit and landing gear; option to build with either wheels or skis; and masks for canopy included. This finely detailed plastic model kit requires assembly and painting.