Takom 6016 Project 658M SSBN 1/350

Takom 6016 Project 658M SSBN 1/350

Takom 6016 Project 658M SSBN 1/350 is an exceptionally detailed plastic model kit representing the Soviet Hotel II class (Project 658M) nuclear-powered submarine in 1/350 scale. This model recreates the famous Soviet Strategic Submarine Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN) vessel, which was the first generation of Soviet nuclear-powered strategic submarines equipped with ballistic missiles. Historically, Project 658M was developed in the late 1950s and throughout the 1960s in the USSR as a response to the American Polaris-class submarine fleet. These submarines were intensively used during the Cold War while in service with the Soviet Navy, becoming a permanent fixture in the architecture of the arms race of that era.

• Scale: 1/350, dedicated to modelers wishing to create a maritime collection in a popular ship scale.
• Country of service: Soviet Union (USSR).
• Historical period: Cold War, service years: from the late 1960s onwards.
• Material: the model is made of high-quality plastic, characterized by precise molding and perfect fit of the parts.
• Unique features: the model includes optional parts allowing you to build the submarine with open or closed missile launcher hatches, detailed sail, deck and launchers. An aesthetic display stand, decals, and a richly illustrated step-by-step assembly manual are included in the set.
• Category: Plastic model kit (ships / submarines).
• Dimensions when assembled: the model is approximately 35 cm long, allowing for faithful replication of hull and plating details.

Takom 6016 Project 658M SSBN 1/350 is a product especially recommended for advanced modelers and maritime military enthusiasts of the Cold War era. Collectors looking for truly realistic models will appreciate the high number of parts, configuration options for hatches, and abundance of detail. The set offers a satisfying assembly process and delivers an excellent final result for your display shelf or exhibition.

Assembly difficulty level: 3/5 – the model poses a challenge, but thanks to a clear instruction manual, it is also achievable for intermediate modelers.