RB Model 35B21 14,5mm KPVT Soviet machine gun 1/35 – Turned Metal Barrel

RB Model 35B21 14,5mm KPVT Soviet machine gun is a high-quality metal barrel dedicated for models in 1/35 scale. This is a precisely turned barrel replicating the 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun, widely used by the Soviet Army and Eastern Bloc countries. This product belongs to the category of accessories for plastic model kits, intended for self-assembly or modification of vehicles and cannons from the Cold War era and modern times.

Short history of the KPVT

The KPVT (Крупнокалиберный пулемет Владимирова танковый) is a Soviet heavy machine gun developed by Sergei Vladimirov. Introduced into the armament of the Soviet Army in 1949, it was originally intended for fighting lightly armored vehicles, aerial targets, and infantry. The KPVT was primarily mounted as vehicle armament—especially on BTR-60, BTR-70, BTR-80 armored personnel carriers, as well as in turrets of vehicles and armored cars in Eastern Bloc countries.

This machine gun remains in service with numerous armed forces worldwide. It has been used by the Soviet Union, Poland, and other Warsaw Pact countries, as well as by many Third World armies in local conflicts, including in the Middle East and Africa.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: USSR, Poland, Eastern Bloc countries
• Period of use: Cold War, modern times
• Material: high-quality metal turned on a micro-lathe
• Type: metal barrel – model accessory
• Fits models of BTR armored personnel carriers, armored cars, anti-aircraft gun sets.
• Manufacturer: RB Model (Poland) – a recognized leader in modeling accessories

Recommendation and assembly difficulty

This product is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level 2/5) who are seeking exceptionally realistic details and want to enhance the appearance of their models by replacing the plastic barrel with a durable and precise metal alternative. Perfect for both military diorama reconstructions and competition models—it guarantees a very high level of detail, and its assembly is simple for those with basic modeling experience. Highly recommended for anyone seeking perfect reproduction of weaponry in miniature.