Russian BRDM-1

Plastic kit for a BRDM-1

• 1:35 scale
• Dimensions LxW (built): 149.2 x 61.5 mm
• 300+ pieces
• Photo-etched, clear parts, copper wire and cord included
• Upper and lower hull manufactured using the Slide Mold process
• rubber tires
• not built, not painted
• Paint and glue not included

The BRDM-1 was an amphibious armored scout car used by Russia and the former Soviet Union. It was originally known simply as BRDM but when the BRDM-2 entered production and service with Soviet Army in 1962, it received the designation BRDM-1. The BRDM (also known as the BTR-40P) first appeared in 1957, and was in production until 1966. Total production was around 10,000 vehicles, less than 600 remain in the reserves of a number of countries.