S-Model 1/72 Middle East AFV Set A BRDM-2 & BMP-1 ST007201 Soviet Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle and Infantry Fighting Vehicle 2-in-1 Plastic Model Kit NZ Stock

• 1/72 scale Middle East AFV Set A plastic model kit by S-Model (Kit No. ST007201) • 2-in-1 set featuring a BRDM-2 armoured reconnaissance vehicle and a BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicle • Represents two iconic Soviet-designed armoured vehicles widely exported to military forces throughout the Middle East • Ideal for recreating Cold War and Middle Eastern military formations, including mechanised infantry and reconnaissance units • Both vehicles became important components of Soviet-equipped armies during the second half of the 20th century BRDM-2 Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle • The BRDM-2 is a Soviet amphibious 4×4 armoured scout car developed during the early 1960s • Designed primarily for battlefield reconnaissance, patrol, scouting and security operations • Features a distinctive low-profile armoured hull, four large road wheels and compact rotating turret • Equipped with auxiliary belly wheels on the original vehicle to improve mobility across difficult terrain • Standard BRDM-2 armament consists of a 14.5mm KPVT heavy machine gun and a coaxial 7.62mm PKT machine gun • Powered by a GAZ-41 V8 petrol engine, producing approximately 140 horsepower • Capable of amphibious operation using a rear-mounted water propulsion system • Operated by numerous countries across the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe • Widely used for reconnaissance patrols, border security and mechanised military operations BMP-1 Infantry Fighting Vehicle • The BMP-1 is a Soviet tracked infantry fighting vehicle introduced during the 1960s • One of the world's first mass-produced infantry fighting vehicles, combining troop transport, armour protection and significant firepower • Designed to transport infantry while providing direct battlefield fire support • Features the distinctive low-profile tracked hull, compact turret and rear troop compartment • Armed with a 73mm 2A28 Grom low-pressure gun and a coaxial 7.62mm PKT machine gun • Early BMP-1 vehicles could also carry the 9M14 Malyutka (AT-3 Sagger) anti-tank guided missile system • Powered by a UTD-20 six-cylinder diesel engine, producing approximately 300 horsepower • Designed for excellent cross-country mobility and amphibious operations • Capable of carrying a crew of three and up to eight infantry soldiers in its original configuration • Widely exported to Middle Eastern military forces, including those of Egypt, Syria and Iraq • Saw extensive service in conflicts such as the 1973 Arab–Israeli War, Iran–Iraq War and Gulf War Model Kit Features and Display Opportunities • Two different armoured vehicles in one box, offering excellent variety for military vehicle collectors • Combines a wheeled reconnaissance vehicle and tracked infantry fighting vehicle in a single modelling set • 1/72 scale provides a compact display size suitable for military dioramas and small-scale armour collections • Ideal for collectors of Soviet military vehicles, Middle Eastern armour, Cold War AFVs and modern military equipment • Suitable for desert warfare, Middle Eastern military bases, mechanised infantry formations and reconnaissance patrol dioramas • Excellent companion to T-55, T-62, T-72, BTR-60 and other Soviet-designed military vehicles • Offers excellent opportunities for historically inspired desert sand, olive green and region-specific camouflage schemes, depending on the chosen operator and period • Ideal for realistic desert dust, sand accumulation, chipped paint, track wear, tyre weathering and operational wear • The contrasting wheeled and tracked designs make this set particularly interesting for comparing different Soviet armoured vehicle roles • Suitable for building a small Middle Eastern mechanised reconnaissance or infantry support display • A distinctive addition to any collection of Cold War military vehicles, Soviet armour and Middle Eastern military history • Box contains 1 BRDM-2 and 1 BMP-1 plastic model kit • Kits supplied unpainted and unassembled • Glue and paint not included • Recommended for modellers aged 14+