{"product_id":"hobbyboss-1-35-soviet-bt-2-tank-mid-production-84515-wwii-soviet-light-tank-model-kit-nz-stock","title":"HobbyBoss 1\/35 Soviet BT-2 Tank Mid Production 84515 WWII Soviet Light Tank Model Kit NZ Stock","description":"\u003cp\u003e• 1\/35 scale Soviet BT-2 Tank (Mid Production) plastic model kit by HobbyBoss (Kit No. 84515)\u003cbr\u003e• Represents the BT-2, one of the earliest Soviet fast tanks developed during the interwar period\u003cbr\u003e• Depicts the mid-production configuration of this historically significant Soviet light tank\u003cbr\u003e• Part of the famous BT (Bystrokhodny Tank) series, meaning “fast tank” in Russian\u003cbr\u003e• Developed from the American Christie tank design, which strongly influenced Soviet armoured vehicle development\u003cbr\u003e• Features the distinctive Christie suspension system, designed to provide high mobility and speed\u003cbr\u003e• The BT-2 could operate on either tracks or wheels, with the tracks removed for high-speed road travel\u003cbr\u003e• Captures the characteristic narrow hull, compact turret and large road wheels of the early BT series\u003cbr\u003e• The BT-2 was produced with different armament arrangements, including versions equipped with a 37mm B-3 tank gun\u003cbr\u003e• Early production vehicles also featured machine-gun armament configurations\u003cbr\u003e• Powered by a Liberty-derived M-5 petrol engine, providing impressive performance for an early 1930s tank\u003cbr\u003e• The BT-2 entered Soviet service during the early 1930s\u003cbr\u003e• Designed to exploit breakthroughs through rapid movement and manoeuvre rather than relying on heavy armour protection\u003cbr\u003e• The BT series played an important role in the development of Soviet fast-tank tactics and armoured warfare doctrine\u003cbr\u003e• The BT-2 was followed by improved designs including the BT-5 and BT-7\u003cbr\u003e• The Christie suspension and experience gained from the BT family contributed to the development of the legendary T-34 medium tank\u003cbr\u003e• Although largely superseded by newer designs, some BT-2 tanks remained in Soviet service during the early stages of World War II\u003cbr\u003e• 1\/35 scale provides excellent opportunities to display the tank's unusual suspension and early Soviet armoured vehicle design\u003cbr\u003e• Ideal for collectors of Soviet armour, interwar tanks, early WWII vehicles and BT-series light tanks\u003cbr\u003e• Excellent companion to BT-5, BT-7, T-26, T-28 and early T-34 model kits\u003cbr\u003e• Suitable for 1930s Soviet military, training ground and early Eastern Front dioramas\u003cbr\u003e• Offers excellent opportunities for historically inspired Soviet green finishes, dust, mud, paint wear and operational weathering\u003cbr\u003e• A distinctive addition to any Soviet armour collection, representing an important step in the evolution of Soviet tank technology\u003cbr\u003e• Kit supplied unpainted and unassembled\u003cbr\u003e• Glue and paint not included\u003cbr\u003e• Recommended for experienced modellers aged 14+\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trumpeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51839376294134,"sku":"84515","price":55.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/3227\/7238\/files\/84515.jpg?v=1791881991","url":"https:\/\/www.imaginefleet.co.nz\/products\/hobbyboss-1-35-soviet-bt-2-tank-mid-production-84515-wwii-soviet-light-tank-model-kit-nz-stock","provider":"Imaginefleet Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}