Zvezda 1/35 BMD-1
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Background
The BMD-1 was designed in 1969 to serve as a combat vehicle to support
the airborne forces derived from the Army's BMP-1 combat vehicle. Designed
for air transport and parachute landing, the BMD-1 is armed with a 73mm
main gun, a coaxially mounted AT-3 missile launcher, coaxially mounted
7.62mm gun, and is extremely amphibious.
The Kit
Molded in medium green styrene, this kit is presented on six parts trees,
plus one additional clear tree containing periscopes and lenses. In addition,
four sections of rubber band track are provided to build up the two tracks.
Like the PT-76 amphibious tank that preceded the BMD, the vehicle is designed
as a 'lightweight' compromise between armor protection and mobility/transportability.
This is reflected in the kit as well. While not complex by design, Zvezda
provided all of the crew hatches separately so they can be positioned
open. You'll have to scratch-build your own interior.
Markings are provided for two examples:
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#211 of the Soviet Airborne Paratrooper Force
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#281 of the Soviet Airborne Paratrooper Force
Conclusion
This is a nice model! Elegant in its simplicity, the BMD-1 is an easy
build for the novice modeler, yet offers some nice territory for the advanced
modeler for weathering, detailing and/or crew figures. Recommended!
My sincere thanks to Squadron Mail
Order for this review sample!
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