{"product_id":"18411-trumpeter-01593-russian-btr-70-apc-in-afghanistan-135","title":"Trumpeter 01593 Russian BTR-70 APC in Afghanistan 1\/35","description":"```html\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eTrumpeter 01593 Russian BTR-70 APC in Afghanistan (1\/35)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eTrumpeter 01593 Russian BTR-70 APC in Afghanistan\u003c\/strong\u003e is an extremely detailed plastic model kit in the popular 1:35 scale, representing the BTR-70 infantry fighting vehicle as used by the Soviet Army during the war in Afghanistan. This model is aimed at military modelers interested in vehicles used by the USSR in the late Cold War period.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/35\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eModel length: 218.8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eModel width: 80.7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNumber of parts: over 500\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNumber of sprues: 21, lower hull, upper hull, and rubber tires\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExtras: 2 photo-etched parts for enhanced detail realism\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Description and Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The BTR-70 is an armored personnel carrier developed in the USSR as the successor to the BTR-60. It entered production in the late 1970s. The model depicts the version used by Soviet forces in Afghanistan during the 1979-1989 conflict, where the vehicle was employed for troop transport, convoy protection, patrolling, and fire support. The BTR-70 features eight powered wheels, armor protection against small arms fire, and the ability to carry up to 8 dismounted soldiers.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eKit Contents and Model Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Trumpeter 01593 has been meticulously reproduced – it perfectly captures the characteristic details of the original, such as the turret shape, suspension arrangement, and weapons systems. The kit also includes photo-etched elements that allow you to recreate the finest details (e.g., grilles, handles), significantly enhancing the final effect. The manufacturer has not included glue or paints, giving modelers the freedom to choose their own finishing techniques.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho Do We Recommend This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eTrumpeter 01593 Russian BTR-70 APC in Afghanistan\u003c\/strong\u003e kit is recommended for experienced military modelers who value high levels of detail and wish to recreate a realistic vehicle from the Afghanistan conflict. We rate the model’s complexity at \u003cstrong\u003e4\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e, due to the large number of parts and the presence of photo-etched components. It is also an excellent base for creating Cold War dioramas featuring Soviet combat operations in Central Asia.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Make your collection stand out with a model that is an icon of Soviet engineering from the 1980s. Emphasize the uniqueness of your display by choosing the \u003cstrong\u003eBTR-70 APC Afghanistan\u003c\/strong\u003e by Trumpeter!\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n```","brand":"Trumpeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54720139166030,"sku":"TRUM01593","price":30.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/17540467822c3337b9a35aba6607b855.jpg?v=1755492935","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.it\/en\/products\/18411-trumpeter-01593-russian-btr-70-apc-in-afghanistan-135","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}