Trumpeter 00361 Russia SAM-6 Antiaircraft Missile (1/35)

Trumpeter 00361 Russia SAM-6 Antiaircraft Missile in 1/35 scale is an exceptionally detailed plastic model kit depicting the legendary 2K12 Kub (NATO: SA-6 Gainful) surface-to-air missile system, widely used by the armed forces of the USSR as well as numerous Warsaw Pact countries, including Poland. The model is intended for modelers who value high-quality detailing and historical accuracy. Thanks to the included Polish decals, it is possible to build a vehicle in the markings of the Polish Army.

Historical Overview

The SAM-6 system entered service in the mid-1960s and became the primary mobile medium-range air defense platform for the USSR and its allies. The 2K12 Kub saw widespread use in conflicts such as the Yom Kippur War in 1973, the Iran–Iraq War, and during Warsaw Pact maneuvers in the period of the Cold War. The vehicle remained in service until the late 1990s, and some countries modernized their systems, using them into the early 21st century.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: USSR, Poland, other Warsaw Pact countries, and countries in the Middle East
• Period of service: Cold War – modern times (1960s–1990s)
• Category: plastic model kit
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Decals: Polish markings – enable an accurate reconstruction of a vehicle from the Polish Army
• Dimensions after assembly: approx. 18 cm long, approx. 9 cm wide

Kit Contents & Features of the Trumpeter 00361 Model

The Trumpeter 00361 model includes precisely made parts for easy and impressive assembly, both for intermediate and advanced modelers. The kit allows a faithful reproduction of the missile launcher with assembled armament (surface-to-air missiles), radar systems, and a highly detailed crew cabin. The set does not include photoetched parts or metal components but comes with a rich decal sheet.

Recommendation & Difficulty Level

We particularly recommend Trumpeter 00361 to modelers interested in Cold War-era military technology and collectors of Soviet or Polish vehicles. The difficulty level is rated as 3/5 – the model requires careful assembly of many parts and is ideal for intermediate users. Thanks to its large scale and excellent detailing, the completed model stands out after painting and is a perfect base for superdetailing and dioramas.

By choosing this product, you are guaranteed high quality and the assurance of receiving an accurate replica of one of the most important air defense systems of the 20th century.