Hobby Boss 85505 Soviet SS-23 Spider Tactical Ballistic Missile (1/35)

Discover a unique combat vehicle model – Hobby Boss 85505 Soviet SS-23 Spider Tactical Ballistic Missile in 1/35 scale. This advanced plastic model kit perfectly reproduces the Soviet mobile SS-23 “Spider” missile system, one of the most mysterious and technologically advanced weapons of the Cold War era.

Brief history of the vehicle

The SS-23 Spider (Russian: Oka, GRAU index 9K714) is a Soviet short-range tactical ballistic missile system, which entered service in the early 1980s during the Cold War. The system was primarily used by the Soviet Army and, after the dissolution of the USSR, also by the armies of Bulgaria and Slovakia. The vehicle was highly mobile, making it difficult for enemy intelligence to detect, and it was equipped with ballistic missiles with a range of up to 400 km. The SS-23 Spider served as a strategic deterrent and as a rapid response weapon for breaking through enemy defenses during military tensions.

Period of use

• Cold War era (1980s)
• Users: Soviet Union, Bulgaria, Slovakia

Hobby Boss 85505 model specifications

• Scale: 1/35 – allows for a precise replication of the vehicle and its armament details.
• Material: high-quality plastic for easy assembly and durability of the finished model.
• Kit includes: parts to build the MAZ carrier vehicle itself and the full launcher system.
• Accurately reproduced details: detailed cab, realistic rocket launcher, intricately modeled surfaces and mechanical components.
• Does not include glue, paints, or any metal or resin parts – the entire kit is made of plastic.

Product category

Plastic model kit – a model intended both for advanced and intermediate military modelers looking for faithfully reproduced vehicles from the Cold War era.

Recommendation and difficulty level

The Hobby Boss 85505 Soviet SS-23 Spider model stands out for its high-quality execution and wealth of details. It is especially recommended for enthusiasts of Soviet military vehicles and the Cold War period, as well as collectors of unique tactical missile systems. We rate the assembly difficulty at 4/5 – the ideal choice for experienced modelers looking to expand their collection with a unique ballistic missile system model.