Trumpeter 1/35 00433 Soviet Soldiers - Afghan War

Details of Trumpeter 00433 1/35 Soviet Soldiers - Afghan War

Basic Specifications

• Item No.: Trumpeter 00433
• Scale: 1/35
• Subject: Soviet Army Soldiers, Soviet-Afghan War
• Kit Type: Unpainted plastic assembly kit, glue and paint required
• Parts Count: 52 pieces
• Total Sprues: 4 plastic sprues
• No photo‑etched parts included
• Package Weight: approx 100 g
• Contains total 3 figures with patrol and command poses, includes 7 rifle options
• Figures, glue, paints and tools NOT included

Kit Contents

• 3 Soviet army soldier figure parts deployed during the Soviet-Afghan War
• Authentic Soviet field uniform, tanker helmet, field cap and canvas tactical gear components
• Multiple weapon options including AK series assault rifles and spare rifle parts
• Tactical pouches, ammo bandoliers and field equipment accessories
• Paper instruction manual with assembly and painting guidance

Kit Features

• Finely sculpted Soviet field uniform textures, fabric folds and period military equipment details
• Natural dynamic poses depicting patrol, observation and tactical command in Afghan mountain terrain
• Perfect companion figure set to pair with 1/35 Soviet armoured vehicle dioramas from the Afghan conflict
• Multiple interchangeable rifle parts to customise each soldier’s weapon loadout
• Ideal for Soviet-Afghan War scene building, figure painting and military model collection

Recommended Skill Level

• Suitable for modern 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

• The Soviet-Afghan War lasted from 1979 to 1989, where Soviet ground forces carried out patrol, convoy escort and counter-insurgency missions across Afghanistan’s rugged mountains and valleys.
• Soviet troops were equipped with mixed field uniforms and headgear adapted to Afghanistan’s harsh, variable climate.
• Patrol units often moved alongside armoured vehicles to secure roads, outposts and supply convoys in remote mountain regions.
• Soviet infantry faced irregular guerrilla attacks, requiring constant vigilance during field patrols and reconnaissance tasks.
• This figure kit recreates Soviet army soldiers in authentic operational poses for Afghan War battlefield dioramas.

Full-Set Figure Characteristics (Soviet Soldiers - Afghan War)

• Main Uniform: Soviet olive field combat uniform, mixed headgear including tanker helmet and field cap
• Main Equipment: AK series assault rifles, ammo bandoliers, canvas pouches and field packs
• Combat Feature: Mountain area patrol, battlefield observation, convoy security and counter-insurgency operations
• Application Scenario: Soviet-Afghan War mountain and valley diorama, matched with Soviet BMP or tank vehicle scenes