TAMIYA 89771 Russian Tank Div. Recon Team w/ Amphibious (1/35) – Plastic scale model kit

Discover a unique set of figures and vehicle – TAMIYA 89771 Russian Tank Div. Recon Team w/ Amphibious in 1/35 scale. This exceptional kit, prepared by the renowned manufacturer Tamiya, features a Soviet armored division reconnaissance team along with the BRDM-2 amphibious vehicle – one of the most recognizable reconnaissance transporters used by the Soviet Army from the 1960s up to modern times.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: USSR (Russia), exported to many Warsaw Pact states and allied countries
• Historical period: Cold War, modern times
• Category: plastic model kit
• Material: high-quality plastic; the set does NOT include glue or paints

The kit allows you to create a diorama reflecting the realities of reconnaissance operations conducted by Soviet armored forces during the Cold War. The soldier figures feature faithfully reproduced uniforms, weaponry (Kalashnikovs, submachine guns, grenades), and tactical accessories, enabling you to build an authentic patrol or reconnaissance scene. The BRDM-2 model, the central element of the set, reproduces the vehicle’s exterior details, including the machine gun turret, the distinctive hull shape, and specialist equipment such as buoyancy tanks, handles, or the winch.

The BRDM-2 transporter was widely used in reconnaissance, convoy, and tactical support missions from the mid-1960s onwards – taking part in numerous conflicts, such as in Afghanistan, the Middle East, or Eastern Europe. With the TAMIYA 89771 model, you can accurately recreate scenes from Soviet front-line service or develop your own historical episode.

• In the box you will find:
• plastic sprues for building the vehicle and figures
• details reproducing the scouts’ equipment
• assembly and painting instructions

Assembly difficulty: 3/5 – recommended for intermediate and advanced modellers. This model is especially recommended for military history enthusiasts, collectors of Russian vehicles, and those interested in Cold War reconnaissance themes. The realism of details, clear instructions, and exceptional completeness make it an attractive addition to any 1/35 collection.