ICM 35753 To be ahead, to save the life - Sappers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 1/35

ICM 35753 To be ahead, to save the life – Sappers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 1/35 is a high-quality plastic model kit depicting a squad of sappers from the Armed Forces of Ukraine along with a mine-detection dog. This product is intended for modelers specializing in contemporary warfare themes and diorama scenes.

• Scale: 1/35
• Origin/Country: Ukraine
• Historical period: Modern times (war in Ukraine since 2014, especially operations from 2022 onwards)
• Material: Plastic (high level of detailing, well-reproduced elements of uniforms and equipment)
• Extras: Includes 3 sapper figures and a dog figure; the set does not include glue or paints
• Category: Plastic model kit – military figures
• Contents: 45 parts to assemble; box dimensions 247 x 183 x 33 mm
• Recommended for: historical modelers, dioramists, and enthusiasts of modern military equipment and battle reenactment
• Difficulty level: 2/5 – the model is suitable both for intermediate and beginner modelers with basic figure assembly skills

Historical background:

Sappers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine play a crucial role in securing military operations. Their main tasks include engineering reconnaissance of terrain, marking and clearing mines, and supporting other units in crossing obstacles and conducting defensive or offensive operations. Often operating on the front lines and exposed to high risks, Ukrainian sappers are equipped with modern gear such as mine detectors, bulletproof vests, and specialized shovels. Dogs trained to detect explosives play a key part in their work—a need that has grown dramatically in the Ukrainian army since 2017 as a result of intensified conflict.

Why choose this model? The set allows for a realistic recreation of modern combat operations, and the high level of detail enables the building of a dynamic scene featuring both soldiers and the four-legged sapper. This model is recommended for building battle dioramas, historical reconstructions, and for expanding 1/35 scale military figure collections.