Russian MBT T-72B1 1/35

Overview

RUSSIAN MAIN BATTLE TANK T-72B1 1/35

In 1981, when the Soviet Union knew that new main battle tanks like M1 and Leopard 2 would enter military service with NATO forces, they immediately decided to upgrade the T-72 main battle tank maintain the deterrence against the opponent. This upgrade project was called “Object 184”. In 1984, this latest T-72 variant was named T-72B. As per the Russian tradition, some of those upgraded tanks had simpler equipment and they were not capable of firing gun-launched missiles. Those tanks were called T-72B1. Compared to T-72A, the most obvious changes on the T-72B/B1 were the new turret nicknamed Dolly Parton by NATO armies and the Kontact-1 ERA blocks covering the hull and the turret. A total of 3,435 tanks were produced by the Soviet between 1985 and 1989.  The T-72B1 tanks have been in service with Russian Army for a long time. Before being replaced by the T-72B3 or T-90, they are the most trusted tanks in the armored forces.

KIT INTO

This 1/35 scale Russian Main Battle Tank T-72B1 plastic model kit features clear lights, periscopes and optical equipment, separate anti-radiation applique parts, realistic and movable torsion bar suspension, easy-to-assemble workable tracks. The SPS-028 V-84 engine can be installed inside (sold separately). Fine PE parts are included and 9 paint schemes are provided.

Length: 289mm  Width:109mm 

• This is a realistic replica of the T-72B1 main battle tank during the Cold War.
• Various Russian style equipment devices are excellently replicated.
• Precision details around the main gun base are represented by PE parts and the tarp designed by digital sculpting.
• The realistic canvas cover on the commander's cupola is designed by digital sculpting.
• The IR searchlight has excellent details.
• The AA machine gun shell catcher is also designed by digital sculpting.
• The deep fording equipment hung on the turret rear is also outstandingly reproduced.
• The separate anti-radiation applique parts and Kontact-1 ERA blocks are great addition to the layering of the turret top.
• This kit includes movable suspension and easy-to-assemble workable tracks.
• All optical devices are replicated by clear parts.

Paint Schemes

1. No.420, "Rhino" Battalion, 276th Motor Rifle Regiment, Russian Army, First Chechen War, 1996
2. No.510, Tank Battalion, 336th Separate Guards Brigade of Marines, Baltic Fleet, Russian Navy, 2003
3. No.441, 276th Motor Rifle Regiment, Russian Army, Second Chechen War, 1999
4. No.617, Unit Unknown, Russian Army, Second Chechen War, 1999
5. No.515, 58th Army, Russian Army, South Ossetia, 2008