Trumpeter 1/35 00435 Soviet Tank Crew

Details of Trumpeter 00435 1/35 Soviet Tank Crew

Basic Specifications

• Item No.: Trumpeter 00435
• Scale: 1/35
• Subject: Cold War Soviet Army Tank Crew Figures
• Kit Type: Unpainted plastic assembly kit, glue and paint required
• Parts Count: 32 pieces
• Total Sprues: 3 plastic sprues
• No photo‑etched parts included
• Package Weight: approx 100 g
• Contains total 4 figures with tank hatch operational poses
• Figures, glue, paints and tools NOT included

Kit Contents

• 4 Cold War Soviet tank crew figure parts for armoured vehicle diorama scenes
• Authentic black tanker coverall uniform and Soviet padded tank helmet components
• 4 AK-74U compact assault rifle parts
• Tank hatch cover accessories to match Soviet main battle tanks
• Paper instruction manual with assembly and painting guidance

Kit Features

• Finely sculpted Soviet tanker padded helmet texture and black coverall uniform folds
• Varied lifelike poses: commander standing, crew climbing out of hatch, radio communication and observation
• Perfect companion figure set to pair with Trumpeter 1/35 Soviet T-55, T-62, T-72 tank kits
• Clean moulding with minimal seam lines for simple assembly
• Ideal for Cold War armoured 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 Cold War, Soviet tank crews formed the core striking force of Soviet ground armoured divisions.
• Tankers wore distinctive black one-piece coveralls and padded protective tank helmets for vehicle operations.
• Crew members performed different roles: tank commander, gunner, driver and loader inside the main battle tank.
• Crews often exit from tank hatches for vehicle inspection, rest or battlefield situational observation.
• This figure kit recreates Soviet tank crew members in authentic Cold War operational poses for armoured dioramas.

Full-Set Figure Characteristics (Cold War Soviet Tank Crew)

• Main Uniform: Soviet black tanker coverall, padded tank helmet and leather boots
• Main Equipment: AK-74U short assault rifles, tank hatches and crew personal gear
• Combat Feature: Tank pre-battle inspection, hatch observation, armoured combat readiness
• Application Scenario: Cold War Soviet tank battlefield diorama, matched with T-55/T-62/T-72 tank model scenes