ICM 16013 WW2 Assault engineer-sapper 1/16 is a high-quality plastic assembly model kit depicting a Soviet assault sapper from World War II. The model is produced in the large and popular 1/16 scale among modelers, which allows for a very detailed and realistic replica of a historical figure. It is an ideal proposition for collectors as well as enthusiasts of military history and battle reenactments.

• Scale: 1/16
• Country of use: USSR (Red Army)
• Material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene)
• Category: plastic assembly figure

Historically, the model represents a soldier of the Red Army's engineer-sapper units from 1943–1945. These brigades were formed in response to the growing need to break through heavily fortified enemy lines and to conduct assaults on cities during major World War II operations such as the Battle of Berlin or the fighting in Stalingrad. A characteristic feature was the use of protective steel breastplates—faithfully recreated on this figure—as well as weapons such as PPSh/PPS submachine guns and explosives.

The ICM 16013 set does not include glue or paints—this gives the freedom to choose your own colors and painting techniques, which further increases the realism of the finished miniature. The detailed elements—from weaponry, through the distinctive uniform, to features such as engineering equipment—have been recreated with exceptional precision and historical accuracy, making the model an excellent base for further diorama building or for individual display.

Recommendation: We especially recommend this model to intermediate and advanced modelers interested in the subject of Soviet special formations and urban combat in World War II. Due to the high level of detail and precision, we rate the difficulty level at 3/5. An excellent choice for collectors of large-scale figures and for those wishing to create a realistic historical scene or diorama.