Trumpeter 05516 Russian NBC LATE – plastic model BRDM-2 (1:35)

Trumpeter 05516 Russian NBC LATE is a high-quality plastic model kit representing the Soviet BRDM-2 chemical reconnaissance vehicle in its late-service version. The 1:35 scale kit from the renowned Trumpeter company faithfully replicates the vehicle, which served in the USSR as well as numerous Warsaw Pact and Middle Eastern countries during the Cold War and into modern times.

The BRDM-2 model (factory designation BTR-40PB for the NBC - Nuclear, Biological, Chemical reconnaissance version) was developed in the 1960s as a universal reconnaissance vehicle. It features full armor protection, 4x4 drive with two pairs of retractable auxiliary wheels for off-road driving, and excellent amphibious capability thanks to a single water-jet propulsion system. These vehicles were widely used during Cold War conflicts, including in Afghanistan and the Middle East, while their specialist NBC versions patrolled contaminated areas and detected chemical, biological, and nuclear threats.

• Scale: 1:35 – highly detailed replica
• User countries: USSR, former Eastern Bloc countries, Middle Eastern countries
• Period of use: Cold War – modern times (1960s – present)
• Material: High-quality modeling plastic
• Add-ons: 2 photo-etched parts, copper cable, rubber tires with realistic tread
• The model consists of over 300 parts on 10 sprues, plus separate hull and wheel components
• Accurate details, use of multi-slide molds for the hull, and photo-etched elements guarantee the highest level of realism
• Category: Plastic scale model kit

Trumpeter 05516 Russian NBC LATE is recommended to all modelers seeking an authentic and richly detailed chemical reconnaissance vehicle model used by the Soviet army and its allies. The kit requires experience, especially when assembling the photo-etched parts, so it is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers.

Assembly difficulty: 4/5 – a kit with a large number of small parts and photo-etched add-ons, ideal for modelers experienced in military model assembly.

By choosing Trumpeter 05516 Russian NBC LATE for your 1:35 scale military model collection, you receive a product that is technologically and historically refined, enriching any Cold War army diorama project.