Russian armored personnel carrier BTR-70 1:35 Zvezda 3556

Plastic military model kit: Russian armored personnel carrier BTR-70 1:35 Zvezda 3556

The plastic model kit: Russian armored personnel carrier BTR-70 in 1:35 scale from Zvezda (catalog number 3556) is an excellent choice for military modeling enthusiasts. This detailed set allows you to build a replica of one of the most recognizable armored personnel carriers used by the Soviet army and other armed forces around the world.

Model characteristics:

• Scale: 1:35
• Manufacturer: Zvezda
• Catalog number: 3556

About the BTR-70: The BTR-70 is an eight-wheeled armored personnel carrier that was developed by the Soviet Union in the late 1960s. Officially adopted into service on August 21, 1972, the BTR-70 was an evolution of the earlier BTR-60 series, from which it borrowed many design solutions. Its main task was to transport soldiers and provide them with fire support, even in conditions of mass destruction weapon use.

The BTR-70 was first used during the war in Afghanistan. Despite some drawbacks, such as flammable gasoline engines and limited entry and exit capabilities, the vehicle was widely exported and used in many conflicts around the world. Among them are the Angolan civil war, the Yugoslav wars, and the conflict in Donbas. During the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the BTR-70 was also in use.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. To assemble, 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.