Trumpeter 09602 Soviet T-72 Ural with Kontakt-1 Reactive Armor 1/35 – Plastic Model Kit

The Trumpeter 09602 Soviet T-72 Ural with Kontakt-1 Reactive Armor in 1/35 scale is an extremely detailed plastic kit for self-assembly, faithfully reproducing the legendary Soviet main battle tank T-72 Ural equipped with Kontakt-1 reactive armor. Trumpeter is renowned for its high-quality sprues and attention to detail, making this set an ideal choice for both advanced armor modelers and ambitious intermediate hobbyists.

• Scale: 1/35 – ideal for collectors and military enthusiasts, offering a high level of detail fidelity.
• User country: Soviet Union (USSR), widely exported to Warsaw Pact countries and Middle Eastern nations.
• Period of use: Cold War, 1980s – the model represents a vehicle modernization that potentially influenced the outcome of many Cold War and contemporary conflicts.
• Historical description: The T-72 Ural with Kontakt-1 ERA fought in, among others, the Soviet–Afghan War and the Gulf War. Kontakt-1 provided better crew protection against shaped-charge and kinetic projectiles, effectively increasing the tank’s battlefield survivability against modern anti-tank missiles.
• Material: High-quality plastic with additional brass wire and a copper cable; the set also includes 4 photo-etched parts, enhancing the fidelity and detail level of the model.
• Kit content: Over 1200 parts, 30 sprues, individual track links (217 pieces), hull and turret made with multi-point molding technology, and detail finishing elements.
• Category: Plastic model kit – armored vehicle model, ideal for military collectors and historical modeling enthusiasts.
• Assembly difficulty level: 4/5 – recommended for experienced modelers and those who want to develop their skills, due to the multitude of parts and a large number of details and photo-etched components.
• Recommendations: The kit does not include glue or paints – separate modeling accessories are required.

Trumpeter 09602 is a proposition I highly recommend to demanding modelers interested in Cold War era armored vehicles. This model allows you to create a realistic replica of the Soviet T-72 tank with its unique ERA armor, one of the symbols of late 20th-century military technology. It is also an excellent starting point for creating historical dioramas related to modern conflicts. The abundance of details and advanced engineering solutions in the kit will ensure the final result satisfies even the most demanding collectors.