Soviet Infantry. Capture of Berlin 1945 1:35 Zvezda 3718

Plastic figure to assemble and paint: Soviet infantry. Capture of Berlin 1945 1:35 Zvezda 3718

This set allows you to recreate one of the key scenes of the final military actions in Europe, when the Red Army captured Berlin, which was one of the most important moments in the history of the 20th century.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:35
• Manufacturer: Zvezda
• Catalog number: 3718
• Difficulty level: Easy
• Minimum age: 7 years

Contents of the set:

• Plastic parts for assembly, allowing the creation of realistic figures of Soviet infantry.
• Detailed assembly instructions that make it easier to assemble the model even for less experienced modelers.
• Parts enabling the reproduction of the weapons and equipment used by Soviet troops in 1945, including PPS-43 submachine guns, Degtyarev light machine guns, and ROKS-2 flamethrowers.

Historical background: In 1945, Berlin was captured by the Red Army in just 17 days. Soviet troops completed the assault on the capital of the Third Reich on May 2, 1945, raising the victory flag over the Reichstag. This event was the culmination of military efforts on the Eastern Front, where Soviet rifle divisions played a key role. The best of these divisions were awarded the honorary title of Guards, and their companies often formed the backbone of assault units used in urban combat, including in Berlin.

Since 1943, Soviet forces began to be equipped with PPS-43 submachine guns, designed by A.I. Sudaev, which became one of the symbols of Soviet infantry. Additionally, to strengthen assault groups, soldiers equipped with ROKS-2 flamethrowers and V.A. Degtyarev-designed light machine guns were assigned. These weapons were crucial in the battles for Berlin, where intense street fighting required significant firepower and flexibility in operations.

Recommended paints for model painting:

• XF1 Black
• XF3 Yellow
• XF7 Red
• XF10 Gun Metal
• XF15 Flesh
• XF49 Canvas
• XF51 Khaki
• XF78 Wood
• XF81 Green

Set for self-assembly and painting. Does not include paints or glue. Assembly requires separately sold modeling tools (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.