ICM 35515 ZiL-131 Soviet Army Truck (1/35)

ICM 35515 ZiL-131 Soviet Army Truck in 1/35 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit representing one of the most recognizable military trucks of the former Soviet Union. The product is dedicated to modelers who care about detail and the realism of historical military equipment replication.

Model: The ZiL-131 is a three-axle military truck manufactured by the Soviet ZiL factory in Moscow. Its serial production began in 1966 as a successor to the ZiL-157 and continued into the 1990s. It was widely used by the Armed Forces of the USSR, as well as other Warsaw Pact countries and allied armies. The truck's versatility made it suitable for transporting soldiers and supplies, as well as serving as a base for specialist bodies such as tankers, command vehicles, and communication systems.

Historical Description: The ZiL-131 was actively used mainly during the Cold War—from the 1960s through subsequent decades until the collapse of the USSR. The vehicle took part in numerous armed conflicts, saw service during interventions in Afghanistan (1979–1989), and played a logistic role within the Warsaw Pact structures. While its numbers have gradually decreased in most countries since the 1990s, the model is still occasionally used for various military and civilian purposes even today.

Kit Features:

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of origin: USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
• Material: high-quality polystyrene (plastic)
• Highly detailed – precisely replicated suspension, chassis, cab, and bodywork details
• Clear parts for windows
• Does not include photo-etched or metal parts – a typical plastic kit, allowing for custom upgrades by the modeler
• Assembly instructions in an illustrated booklet format

Product Category: plastic model kit, military wheeled vehicles

Recommendation and Difficulty Level: The ICM 35515 ZiL-131 model is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers interested in Cold War era military vehicles. Due to the number of parts and level of detail, the recommended difficulty level is 3/5. It's an excellent base for dioramas as well as for custom painting and adding personal touches.