Mike Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Soviet Soldier – Scud B Crew1:35 Trumpeter This kit is designed to be used with Trumpeter's recent Scud B kit we reviewed here a little while ago, and although it is marketed as a figure set, it is a little more than that. The box that it arrives in gives the first clue that there is more to it, as it is an awful lot deeper than your average figure box. Inside are three figure sprues and one sprue relating to the missile itself, all in grey styrene, a black sprue of AK-47s, a flexible sprue in sand coloured styrene, a substantial length of black flexible hose, a sheet of Photo-Etch (PE) brass, and a small decal sheet. There is also an instruction sheet that relates to the missile parts, which allow you to replace the standard warhead with one of two different types, as well as adding a number of scabbed-on PE panels to the body itself. You will of course need to remove the original warhead from the missile body, but the cut-point is marked on a scrap diagram to help you with this. A painting diagram shows the correct colours of the two options, which are the 9N33 nuclear and 8K44 conventional warheads. More PE parts are used around the launch cradle, adding brackets, control-wheels, more realistic shrouds to the lighting, as well as the tie-downs for the vinyl hosing that is also included, although the location of the ducting isn't well documented.The flexible tan coloured sprue is full of cold-weather gear for the vehicle, which includes a radiator cover that has two cut-outs that can either be posed closed by applying the two quilted square "cushions", or open by adding the rolled-up parts. There is also another similar though smaller set forThe black sprue contains a number of exceptionally well-moulded AK-47s, four of which have fixed wooden stocks, the other two with metal folding stocks in the closed position. These are shown slung over the backs of many of the crew members, but no sling material is provided because the straps are moulded into the torsos of the figures. The crew figures themselves are well sculpted, but appear on the large side of normal, and scale out at over 6' in old money. There are seven figures in the box, with five of them standing, some based on similar basic parts, but with different arms and detailing parts. One of the remainder is stepping up into a cab or onto ladder, while the other is bending over with his hands on his knees looking at something near the ground (or throwing up!).MarkingsThe markings consist of a number of stencils and a large black band for the warheads, but it would have been nice to see some uniform badges and insignia for the crew as well. ConclusionAn interesting and misleading set that contains a lot more than you'd think, which makes it a lot better value for money. The crew are a bunch of big strapping lads, and the addition of the cold weather gear is a bonus, although it won't always be appropriate to your needs. Better instructions for all those hoses would have been appreciated too. Review sample courtesy ofUK Distributors for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 while the other is bending over with his hands on his knees looking at something near the ground (or throwing up!). No 1/35 pavement pizza in the box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 The one on the bottom-left looks like a cricket umpire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 They should really be issued with AKMs not AK47s if you are being picky ;o) Not a lot of difference in 1/35, just paint the pistol grips to represent brown plastic and file the muzzle brake at an angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick4350 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 The one on the bottom-left looks like a cricket umpire. Or he has just got a bad bout of wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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