PST 72066 S-125M “Newa-SC” Air Defense System 1/72 – plastic model kit

The PST 72066 S-125M “Newa-SC” model in 1:72 scale is a faithful replica of the Polish modernized version of the Soviet S-125 Newa surface-to-air missile system, known as Newa-SC. The kit is made from high-quality plastic and belongs to the plastic model kits category. This is an offering aimed at both collectors of military vehicles and enthusiasts of modern air defense systems.

Product Information

• Scale: 1:72
• User country: Poland
• Service period: modern times (modernization since 1992, first operations 1999, withdrawal 2008)
• Version: S-125M/SC – mobile, digital surface-to-air missile system
• Material: plastic (no photo-etched, metal, or resin parts included in the set)
• Category: plastic model kit
• Manufacturer: PST

Historical Overview and Use

The Newa-SC system is a significant modernization of the Soviet S-125 Newa surface-to-air missile launcher, carried out in Poland from 1992 by domestic specialists. The modernization focused mainly on increasing mobility by installing four-launcher racks on a T-55 tank chassis, followed by digitization of analog components. As a result, an autonomous "Newa-SC" air defense system was created, which in the early 21st century formed the backbone of Poland's ground-based air defense. The first missile battalions of the modernized system started combat duty in 1999. The Newa-SC remained in service until 2008 and was offered on foreign markets.

Model Features

• Precisely reproduced details of the vehicle based on the T-55 tank
• Parts to assemble without the use of resin or metal additions
• Glue and paints not included – need to be purchased separately
• Accurate replica of the missiles and chassis

Product Recommendation

The PST 72066 S-125M “Newa-SC” model is recommended for collectors and modelers interested in modern air defense systems, Polish military equipment, and those building dioramas related to military technology of the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries. Overall, it is a satisfying project for intermediate and advanced modelers – the difficulty level is rated at 3/5.