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Russian Military Van UAZ 3909 Zvezda 1/35, Ref. 3644 Developped from the very similar-looking UAZ 452, the UAZ 3909 is a 4×4 combi-type vehicle designed for the transport of freight and passengers with emphasis placed on ease of maintenance, excellent cross-country ability and low purchase price. Production of the -452 started in 1965, but theContinue reading “Staple Food Van”
Soviet Main Battle Tank T-62 Zvezda T-35, Ref. 3622 Long after Tamiya (1988!) and even after Trumpeter (2009), it is Zvezda’s turn to offer us a very nice T-62, backbone of the Soviet tank force for almost one fifth of a century, and familiar silhouette of countless conflicts all over the globe since 1969. 344Continue reading “Staple Warrior”
US Medium Tank M4A3(76)W Sherman Zvedda 1/35, Ref. 3676 Zvezda continues their work on the M4 Sherman family with this recently-released M4A3(76)W, offered in their traditional ‘sleeved up’ cardboard box that adequately protects the 322 plastic parts. The box is neatly illustrated with a US Army vehicle. The kit itself is molded in Zvezda’s typicalContinue reading “More Sherman Hardware from the East”
TOR-M2/SA-15 ‘Gauntlet’ Zvezda 1/35, Ref. 3633 It is in a fairly large box that this kit comes in, packed with 334 parts laid out over six grey styrene sprues, one clear sprue, and two large separate hull ‘halves’. Added to this are two small sheets of mesh in two different sizes, a B&W instruction booklet,Continue reading “Low-profile Bug Killer”
WWI Belgian Infantry ICM 1/35, Ref. 35680 The Ukranian ICM company is known for their original and unexpected choice of themes as regards their 1/35th range of figures. Some months ago when they unexpectedly announced the release of a brand new set of Belgian WWI soldiers, a mixed feeling of excitement and of confusion hitContinue reading “Belgian Defenders”
WWI Belgian Infantry (tbc) ICM 1/35, Ref. 35680 It’s probably never been so good to model Belgian subjects, particularly in the larger scales. CSM’s 1/35 Minerva armoured car and ICM’s still very recent and well thought of 1/32 Gloster Gladiator and Fiat CR.42 come to mind… Things are going to get better with ICM’s forthcomingContinue reading “Good to be Belgian…”
Russian 2-axle Military Truck K-4350 Zvezda 1/35, Ref. 3692 The K-4350 truck is part of the ‘Mustang’ family of vehicles designed by car manufacturer KAMA for the Russian army. It entered service in 1995 and is still operational today. It is a two-axle 4×4 able to carry 30 to 40 soldiers or a load ofContinue reading “Russian Mustang”
Soviet Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle BRDM-2 Zvezda 1/35, Ref. 3638 Entering service in the Soviet army in 1962, the BRDM-2 is an amphibious armoured patrol car used ever since by the Soviet Union and then Russia. Over 7,200 vehicles have been built and were widely exported. BRDM-2s are still operational in over 60 countries literally fromContinue reading “Universal Warrior”
Russian Armored Vehicle Typhoon-K Zvezda 1/35, Ref. 3701 ‘Typhoon’ is a family of modern Russian mine-resistant ambush protected (MRAP) armoured vehicles developed from a common engine, suspension, protection and control systems. Two, three and four axle vehicles are part of this family. Over 100 companies are involved in the programme. The Kamaz Typhoon-K that particularlyContinue reading “Kamazing Typhoon!”
Soviet Self Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun ZSU-23-4M Shilka Zvezda 1/35, Ref. 3635 Here is a great addition for those interested in Soviet armour, even if it’s not the first one on the market, since Meng released a 1/35 Shilka back in 2016. The lower retail price of this new kit is certainly a major incentive ifContinue reading “Anti-Aircraft Sewing Machine”
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