Modelcollect UA72176 Soviet TOS Heavy Flame Thrower System 3 in 1 (1/72) – plastic assembly model kit

Modelcollect UA72176 is a unique model kit that allows you to build one of three possible versions of the Soviet TOS heavy flamethrower system in 1:72 scale. This precisely reproduced set is a faithful miniature of the modern Soviet and Russian TOS-class fire support vehicles (Тяжёлая огнемётная система). The kit contains parts that enable you to build your chosen vehicle from the TOS family: TOS-1 "Buratino", TOS-1A "Solntsepek", or others corresponding to the authentic configurations used by the Russian army and other countries of the former USSR.

Technical Information

• Scale: 1/72 – perfect for armored vehicle collections, maintaining a high level of detail in a compact size.
• Countries of use: USSR, Russia, Kazakhstan, and other post-Soviet states.
• Period of use: Cold War, modern times (from the 1980s up to today).
• Material: high-quality plastic providing durability and precise detailing.
• Kit contents: sprue with assembly parts, detailed instruction manual, optional parts allowing you to choose one of three vehicle versions.

Historical Overview and Combat Usage

TOS flame thrower systems were introduced into the Soviet Army in the late 1980s and subsequently used by the Russian Army during conflicts in Afghanistan, Chechnya, Syria, and Ukraine, among others. The TOS-1 and TOS-1A are armored multiple rocket launchers for thermobaric missiles, designed to destroy enemy personnel and fortifications on the battlefield. They are known for their tremendous destructive power and widely discussed use in modern armed conflicts.

Build Details and Difficulty Level

• Category: plastic assembly model kit
• Difficulty level: 3/5 – recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers, offering great satisfaction in assembly while maintaining a moderate complexity.
• Recommendations: We especially recommend this model to armored vehicle enthusiasts and those collecting modern weaponry and Russian army vehicles. It looks excellent in dioramas depicting modern battlefields.
• Glue and paints required – not included in the kit.

Modelcollect UA72176 Soviet TOS Heavy Flame Thrower System 3 in 1 (1/72) is an excellent choice for collectors of modern artillery systems and military history enthusiasts. The high quality of workmanship and the ability to build different vehicle variants make this set one of the most versatile models in its class.