Trumpeter 00436 1/35 Afghan Rebels FG

Details of Trumpeter 00436 1/35 Afghan Rebels

Basic Specifications

• Item No.: Trumpeter 00436
• Scale: 1/35
• Subject: Afghan Mujahideen Fighters, Soviet-Afghan War
• Kit Type: Unpainted plastic assembly kit, glue and paint required
• Parts Count: 40+ pieces
• Total Sprues: 6 plastic sprues
• No photo‑etched parts included
• Package Weight: approx 110 g
• Contains total 4 figures with patrol and guard poses, includes 12 interchangeable rifle parts
• Figures, glue, paints and tools NOT included

Kit Contents

• 4 Afghan rebel fighter figure parts for Soviet-Afghan War mountain diorama scenes
• Authentic traditional Afghan loose robes, head wraps and civilian field clothing components
• Multiple weapon options: AK series rifles, Lee Enfield rifles and PPSh-41 submachine gun parts
• Canvas ammo pouches and simple battlefield personal gear
• Paper instruction manual with assembly and painting guidance

Kit Features

• Finely sculpted traditional Afghan garments, fabric folds and rough battlefield equipment details
• Natural varied poses including standing watch, resting and ready patrol stances
• Perfect companion figure set to pair with Trumpeter 1/35 Soviet vehicles for Afghan War dioramas
• Rich interchangeable weapon parts allow customising each fighter’s armament
• Ideal for Soviet-Afghan War mountain scene building, figure painting and military model collection

Recommended Skill Level

• Suitable for Cold War military diorama builders, figure painters and intermediate collectors
• Moderate assembly difficulty; beginners can complete with patience, advanced modders have room for weathering and custom detailing

Historical Background

• During the Soviet-Afghan War (1979–1989), Afghan Mujahideen rebels carried out guerrilla operations across Afghanistan’s rugged mountain terrain.
• Rebel fighters wore a mix of traditional local robes, head wraps and simple civilian clothing rather than standard military uniforms.
• They used a wide variety of small arms sourced from multiple nations to conduct ambushes, road blockades and patrol attacks against Soviet convoys and outposts.
• Operating in scattered small groups, they utilised local terrain to launch hit-and-run guerrilla tactics.
• This figure kit recreates Afghan rebel fighters in authentic attire and weapon loadouts for mountain guerrilla battlefield dioramas.

Full-Set Figure Characteristics (Afghan Rebels, Soviet-Afghan War)

• Main Uniform: Traditional Afghan loose robes, head wraps and mixed civilian field garments
• Main Equipment: AK assault rifles, Lee Enfield bolt-action rifles, PPSh-41 submachine guns and canvas ammo pouches
• Combat Feature: Mountain guerrilla patrol, road ambush, sentry watch and hit-and-run attacks
• Application Scenario: Soviet-Afghan War mountain valley diorama, matched with Soviet armoured vehicle scenes