Hobby Boss 82416 AAVP-7A1 RAM/RS w/EAAK (1/35) – plastic model of the American armored personnel carrier

The Hobby Boss 82416 AAVP-7A1 RAM/RS w/EAAK kit is an accurately reproduced 1/35 scale tracked armored infantry fighting vehicle AAVP-7A1, manufactured by the renowned Chinese company Hobby Boss. The model represents the latest version – RAM/RS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability/Reactive Suspension) equipped with a factory-set EAAK (Enhanced Applique Armor Kit), widely used by the United States Marine Corps (USMC) since the Gulf War.

Detailed Information

• Scale: 1/35 – ideal for building realistic military dioramas and collectors’ displays.
• User country: United States of America (USMC), as well as selected NATO countries.
• Period of use: from the end of the Cold War, through the Gulf War, Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts – modern times.
• Material: high-quality polystyrene plastic, guaranteeing precise detailing and sturdy construction.
• Category: plastic model kit.
• The kit includes: photo-etched metal parts, precisely rendered EAAK armor components, integrated hull and turret segments, and rich decals to recreate various USMC machines.
• Dimensions after assembly: approx. 24 cm in length, making it ideal for military collections in this scale.

Brief Historical Description

The AAVP-7A1 RAM/RS has been the backbone of the United States Marine Corps amphibious capabilities since the 1980s. This model represents the variant fitted with EAAK armor, widely employed during Operations "Desert Storm," the "Somalia Intervention," as well as operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Its modular construction and RAM/RS upgrades have ensured high survivability under fire and reliability in combat conditions.

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

• We recommend this kit to demanding military modelers and collectors of military vehicles seeking a faithfully reproduced, detailed set.
• Assembly difficulty: 4/5. The kit is intended for intermediate and advanced modelers, containing complex photo-etched details and numerous small parts that require precision.

Hobby Boss 82416 AAVP-7A1 RAM/RS w/EAAK (1/35) is an excellent base for detailing and building a highly realistic replica of an American armored personnel carrier in the service of modern armed forces. This model is an essential item for every military enthusiast, diorama builder, and contemporary military history aficionado.