Trumpeter 05515 1/35 Russian 9P148 Konkurs (BRDM-2 Spandrel)

Like the earlier BRDM-1, the BRDM-2 is a fully armored, four-wheel drive, amphibious reconnaissance vehicle with two pairs of belly wheels and a centralized tire pressure regulation system for increased cross-country capability and a single water jet for propulsion through water. Externally, it differs from the BRDM due to a larger, box-like hull. It retains the boat-like bow of the BRDM, but the crew compartment has been moved farther forward and the engine has been moved to the rear. In the basic model, a small conical turret is mounted on the hull in a central position above the belly wheels. There are two front cupolas, and vision blocks are located centrally on both sides. The engine is larger than in the BRDM (140hp V-8 as opposed to 90hp 6-cylinder). The BRDM-2 is fitted with an IR spotlight and IR driving lights as well as an NBC filter system.

Features

• The kit consists of over 270 parts
• the kit w/refined detail
• multi-slide moulded lower hull  
• Rubber tires w/fine detail
• Photo-etched parts included

Specification

• Model Brief: Length:164.5 mm Width: 65mm
• Total Parts: 270+
• Metal Parts: copper cable
• Photo Etched Parts: 1 piece