Trumpeter 1/35 00434 Soviet Scud B Crew

Details of Trumpeter 00434 1/35 Soviet Scud B Crew

Basic Specifications

• Item No.: Trumpeter 00434
• Scale: 1/35
• Subject: Soviet Army Scud B Tactical Ballistic Missile Crew
• Kit Type: Unpainted plastic assembly kit, glue and paint required
• Parts Count: 70+ pieces
• Total Sprues: 6 plastic sprues
• Includes 1 piece photo-etched part
• Package Weight: approx 145 g
• Contains total 7 figures with missile deployment and launch preparation poses
• Figures, glue, paints and tools NOT included

Kit Contents

• 7 Soviet missile crew figure parts for Scud B tactical ballistic missile operational scene
• Authentic Soviet tanker helmet and grey missile service uniform components
• Weapon parts including multiple AK-47 assault rifle options
• 2 missile warhead accessories: 9N33 & 8K44 warheads
• Photo-etched detail parts and soft vinyl components
• Paper instruction manual with assembly and painting guidance

Kit Features

• Finely sculpted Soviet missile crew service uniform, tanker helmet and canvas field gear details
• Coordinated dynamic poses depicting missile inspection, positioning, guidance setup and launch preparation
• Perfect companion figure set to pair with Trumpeter 1/35 Scud B missile TEL transporter erector launcher model
• Includes two different missile warheads to enrich the missile site diorama details
• Ideal for Cold War missile site 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

• The R-17 (NATO designation SS-1c Scud B) is a famous Soviet mobile tactical ballistic missile system, entering service in 1964.
• Mounted on the MAZ-543 heavy 8×8 transporter erector launcher (TEL), it can carry conventional, chemical or nuclear warheads.
• A full Scud B crew worked together to transport, erect, aim and prepare the missile for launch at remote field deployment sites.
• During the Cold War, these mobile missile crews operated in concealed field positions to deliver long-range strike capability.
• This figure kit recreates the full operational missile crew performing pre-launch preparation work for Scud B ballistic missile dioramas.

Full-Set Figure Characteristics (Soviet Scud B Missile Crew)

• Main Uniform: Soviet grey missile service uniform, tanker helmet and leather field gear
• Main Equipment: AK-47 assault rifles, 9N33 & 8K44 missile warheads, map cases and field measuring tools
• Combat Feature: Missile transport, erection, aiming, inspection and pre-launch preparation
• Application Scenario: Cold War mobile missile site diorama, matched with Scud B MAZ-543 TEL vehicle scenes