Zvezda 7412 Soviet SAM SA-18 Grouse (9K38 Igła) with Crew 1/72

The plastic model kit Zvezda 7412 Soviet SAM SA-18 Grouse (9K38 Igła) with Crew in 1:72 scale is a perfect choice for enthusiasts of modern anti-aircraft weaponry. This model represents the famous Soviet man-portable surface-to-air missile system 9K38 Igla (NATO reporting name: SA-18 Grouse), which has been widely used from the 1980s to the present day. The set also includes crew figurines—essential for building a realistic military diorama.

Historical and Operational Information

The 9K38 Igla system was developed in the Soviet Union at the turn of the 1970s and 1980s as a modern response to the need for effective, mobile, and lightweight weapons to counter helicopters and combat aircraft at low and medium altitudes. It was widely used by the Soviet Army, and later by the Russian Federation, as well as numerous armies in Asia, Africa, and former Eastern Bloc countries. The 9K38 Igla (SA-18 Grouse) participated in, among others, the war in Afghanistan, conflicts in the Caucasus, and is still used today in many global hotspots.

Features of the Zvezda 7412 Model

• Scale: 1:72
• Country of origin (original): USSR (Russia)
• Period of use: from the late 1980s to the present day
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Included: 9K38 Igla launcher, highly detailed crew figurines with characteristic uniform and equipment details
• The sprue parts fit well and require basic assembly and painting skills
• The model allows the presentation of a scene depicting Russian anti-aircraft troops in action
• No additional parts such as metal barrels or photo-etched elements – the set is a solid base for further modeling expansion

For Whom & Difficulty Rating

We recommend the Zvezda 7412 Soviet SAM SA-18 Grouse both to beginner and intermediate military modelers who wish to enhance their collections with modern military equipment and realistic battle scenes featuring a crew. We assess the difficulty level of this kit at 2/5—it is suitable for your first encounter with anti-aircraft weaponry in modeling, as well as a base for building a more advanced diorama.

In summary, Zvezda 7412 is a faithfully reproduced plastic model kit that lets you explore the subject of modern missile systems and enrich any military collection in 1:72 scale.