Soviet Tank Crew (1979-1988) 1:35 ICM 35601

Plastic model kit to assemble and paint: Soviet Tank Crew (1979-1988) 1:35 ICM 35601

The set of plastic figures for assembly from ICM depicts Soviet armored troops from the late Cold War period, specifically from 1979-1988. This was a time when the Soviet Army participated, among others, in the intervention in Afghanistan, and its armored divisions formed the core of the forces stationed in Eastern Europe.

The set includes elements allowing for the assembly of 4 tank crew figures in realistic poses, which are ideal for enriching dioramas with models of tanks such as the T-64, T-72, or T-80. The figures reflect the uniforms and equipment characteristic of Soviet tankers from that period.

Set Specification:

• Number of figures: 4
• Number of parts: 30
• Scale: 1:35
• Historical period: 1979-1988 (USSR)

Historical Background:

During the Cold War (1945-1991), the size of the Soviet armed forces was impressive, and the ground forces based their doctrine on the mass use of armored formations. In the mid-1980s, the Soviet Army had about 210 divisions, nearly 50 of which were tank divisions. The main armament at that time included modern designs such as the T-72 or the innovative T-64, which due to its advanced technology never went into export. Soviet armored units stationed in Warsaw Pact countries were trained for rapid offensive operations, assuming advances of 80-100 kilometers per day in the event of a conflict in Western Europe.

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