• 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+
