Croco Models Venturi Tubes for Soviet Aircraft 1:72

Review by Geoff Coughlin (April 2017)

Our Thanks to Leonid at Croco Models for supplying our review samples – get these items at Croco Models

This is a new company based in Latvia and they are starting to produce some interesting and useful modelling accessories and kits.

Here we have some beautifully refined and moulded Venturi Tubes fitted to Soviet aircraft.

What are Venturi Tubes?

I’ve got to be honest, I know virtually nothing about these features on aircraft, although I do remember seeing photos from time to time showing the features.

A pair of venturi tubes mounted on the side of a light aircraft’s fuselage. Venturis were used on small aircraft as a means of providing suction for air-driven gyroscopic instruments such as the artificial horizon and directional gyro. Modern light aircraft are fitted with engine-driven pumps to provide suction. These tubes are photographed installed on a Piper Colt.

A pair of Venturi tubes on a light aircraft, used to provide airflow for air-driven gyroscopic instruments.

Venturi Tubes from Croco Models…

Take a close look at the photo and you’ll see that the casting/moulding is incredibly fine and delicate, making them perfect additions to your scale model.

Information is limited about the material used to make these items and they look like they may even be 3-D printed? Not sure. Whatever the method, the parts look excellent quality and shape.
Geoff C.