Trumpeter 01543 1/35 BTR-60PA Armoured Personnel Carrier Scale Model  [TP01543]

Trumpeter 01543 - 1/35 BTR-60PA Armored Personnel Carrier
Price:
NZD$34.42
Brand:
Trumpeter
Model:
TP01543
Condition:
Brand New
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Trumpeter 01543 1/35 BTR-60PA Scale Review

The Trumpeter 1/35 BTR-60PA kit is a welcome addition for enthusiasts who enjoy military vehicle modelling. Known for its operational role in mid 20th century forces, the BTR-60PA is recreated here with focus on proportion and surface detail.

Background and Real World Traits

First fielded in the 1960s, the BTR-60PA provided versatile troop movement across tough ground. Its eight-wheel configuration and amphibious design made it adaptable, and this kit reflects those defining characteristics for accurate scale representation.

Construction Tips and Presentation

Parts are moulded to reflect the vehicle's structure, rewarding careful assembly and finishing. Builders will find the completed model well suited to shelf display or dioramas portraying Cold War scenes.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1/35
  • Material: High-quality plastic
  • Assembly: Requires glue
  • Paint: Not included
The kit generally aligns well, though careful test-fitting and trimming help achieve tight joins, especially around the hull and wheel stations.
The kit shows the external features that imply amphibious capability; modelmakers can add water effects and subtle weathering to suggest operation in wet conditions.

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