Ark Models 35035 Russian fuelling vehicle ZiS-5 BZ-39 (1/35) – detailed model of a Soviet fuel supply vehicle

The Ark Models 35035 Russian fuelling vehicle ZiS-5 BZ-39 in 1/35 scale is a precise plastic model kit recreating the legendary Russian fuel tanker from the Second World War period. This plastic assembly model is an excellent choice for both history enthusiasts and modelers interested in 20th-century military subjects.

Recreation of a historical vehicle – ZiS-5 BZ-39

The ZiS-5 was the basic truck of the Red Army, designed and produced in the USSR from 1933. The BZ-39 variant served as a military vehicle for transporting and distributing fuel. ZiS-5 BZ-39 tankers were widely used by Soviet military units during World War II – on the Eastern and Southern fronts, supplying armored vehicles, aircraft, and transports with essential fuel in extreme combat conditions. Their presence was crucial to the logistics of the Red Army between 1941 and 1945.

Technical details of the Ark Models 35035 kit

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of origin: Soviet Union
• Historical period: World War II
• Material: high-quality plastic (styrene)
• Glue and paints not included – sold separately
• Realistic reproduction of the fuel tank, chassis layout, cabin, and technical details
• Kit contents: sprues with parts, detailed assembly instructions, decals
• Completed model length: approx. 18 cm

Ark Models guarantees precision workmanship, crisp panel lines and authentic details characteristic of Soviet vehicles, making the finished ZiS-5 BZ-39 model look excellent both on dioramas and as a standalone collector’s exhibit. The level of detail is satisfying for advanced modelers, while the clear instructions will make assembly easy even for those with intermediate experience.

Who do we recommend this model for?

The Ark Models 35035 Russian fuelling vehicle ZiS-5 BZ-39 is dedicated to enthusiasts of World War II military vehicles, collectors of Soviet equipment, and those constructing Eastern Front dioramas. Due to the level of detail and assembly complexity, we recommend this product to intermediate and advanced modelers.

• Category: 1/35 plastic assembly kit
• Difficulty level: 3/5

Choose this kit if you care about faithfully recreating a historic logistics vehicle and want to add a unique fuel tanker model to your 1941–1945 military equipment collection!