BM-13-16 on chassis G7107 with crew 1:35 ICM 35596

Plastic military model for assembly: BM-13-16 on G7107 chassis with crew 1:35 ICM 35596

The BM-13-16 model on G7107 chassis with crew in 1:35 scale from ICM is an exceptional offering for military modeling enthusiasts and World War II history buffs. This detailed kit allows for the recreation of one of the most recognizable rocket artillery systems used by the Red Army during the conflict – the famous "Katyusha".

Model features:

• Scale: 1:35
• Manufacturer: ICM
• Catalog number: 35596
• Model of the Chevrolet G7117 truck, which was part of the Lend-Lease supplies from the USA to the USSR.
• Two figures of Soviet drivers from 1943-1945, with accurately reproduced uniform details.
• High-quality model details that reflect the actual appearance of the vehicle and its crew.

Markings for two versions of the vehicle:

• BM-13-16 on G7107 chassis, 84th Guards Mortar Regiment, November 1943
• BM-13-16 on G7107 chassis, unknown guards mortar regiment, 1943

Historical background:

During World War II, the Soviet Union received various equipment from the United States under the Lend-Lease program, including Chevrolet trucks. The G7117 model, which was a modification with a winch at the front, was used in many roles, from infantry transport to artillery tractors. After the war, these reliable vehicles served in the Soviet Army until the mid-1950s.

The Katyusha, also known as BM-13, was one of the first mass-produced rocket artillery systems in the USSR. Its mobility and ability to quickly relocate after firing a salvo made it an extremely effective weapon. Although less precise than traditional artillery guns, the Katyusha could deliver a huge amount of explosive material to the battlefield in a short time, which had a powerful psychological effect on the enemy. The Katyushas were initially a secret project, operated by special NKVD units. The first combat use occurred on July 14, 1941, near Rudnya, where German armed forces were destroyed, causing panic and retreat. German soldiers nicknamed the Katyusha "Stalin's organs" due to the distinctive sound of the launched rockets and their visual resemblance to pipe organs.

Kit for self-assembly and painting. Does not include paints or glue. For assembly, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.