• 1/35 scale Soviet BT-2 Tank (Mid Production) plastic model kit by HobbyBoss (Kit No. 84515)
• Represents the BT-2, one of the earliest Soviet fast tanks developed during the interwar period
• Depicts the mid-production configuration of this historically significant Soviet light tank
• Part of the famous BT (Bystrokhodny Tank) series, meaning “fast tank” in Russian
• Developed from the American Christie tank design, which strongly influenced Soviet armoured vehicle development
• Features the distinctive Christie suspension system, designed to provide high mobility and speed
• The BT-2 could operate on either tracks or wheels, with the tracks removed for high-speed road travel
• Captures the characteristic narrow hull, compact turret and large road wheels of the early BT series
• The BT-2 was produced with different armament arrangements, including versions equipped with a 37mm B-3 tank gun
• Early production vehicles also featured machine-gun armament configurations
• Powered by a Liberty-derived M-5 petrol engine, providing impressive performance for an early 1930s tank
• The BT-2 entered Soviet service during the early 1930s
• Designed to exploit breakthroughs through rapid movement and manoeuvre rather than relying on heavy armour protection
• The BT series played an important role in the development of Soviet fast-tank tactics and armoured warfare doctrine
• The BT-2 was followed by improved designs including the BT-5 and BT-7
• The Christie suspension and experience gained from the BT family contributed to the development of the legendary T-34 medium tank
• Although largely superseded by newer designs, some BT-2 tanks remained in Soviet service during the early stages of World War II
• 1/35 scale provides excellent opportunities to display the tank's unusual suspension and early Soviet armoured vehicle design
• Ideal for collectors of Soviet armour, interwar tanks, early WWII vehicles and BT-series light tanks
• Excellent companion to BT-5, BT-7, T-26, T-28 and early T-34 model kits
• Suitable for 1930s Soviet military, training ground and early Eastern Front dioramas
• Offers excellent opportunities for historically inspired Soviet green finishes, dust, mud, paint wear and operational weathering
• A distinctive addition to any Soviet armour collection, representing an important step in the evolution of Soviet tank technology
• Kit supplied unpainted and unassembled
• Glue and paint not included
• Recommended for experienced modellers aged 14+
