ICM 35901 Chernobyl #1 Radiation Monitoring Station (ZiL-131KShM Truck & 5 Figures & Diorama Base with Background) 1/35

The ICM 35901 "Chernobyl #1 Radiation Monitoring Station" set is a unique, comprehensive 1/35 scale plastic model, designed with the utmost attention to detail, dedicated to enthusiasts of both military vehicles and the historical context of the Chernobyl disaster. The model represents a radiation monitoring station based on the ZiL-131KShM truck, widely used in the Soviet Union and, after 1986, also during decontamination operations in the contaminated zone around the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.

• Scale: 1/35 – ideal for creating realistic dioramas and collections of modern military models.
• Vehicle origin: USSR/Russia; the ZiL-131KShM was used by both Soviet and Russian military and civilian services.
• Historical period: Chernobyl disaster – 1980s, Cold War, modern era.
• Historical background: The ZiL-131KShM is a specialized command vehicle, adapted for operation in challenging conditions. It played a key role during rescue operations and monitoring within the exclusion zone after the failure of reactor no. 4 in Chernobyl. It was used for coordinating emergency services, contamination control, and supporting decontamination teams.
• Set contents:
  • Plastic model of the ZiL-131KShM truck
  • 5 realistic figures of rescuers or measurement equipment operators
  • Diorama base with authentic background – create your own Chernobyl scene!
• Material: high-quality plastic – provides exceptional detail, durability, and ease of assembly and painting; glue and paints are not included.
• Category: Plastic model kit with diorama elements
• Recommendation: This set is recommended both for advanced modelers and intermediate fans of military models, technical history, or technological disasters. Difficulty level 4/5 – the model requires precise assembly and detail painting, but provides tremendous satisfaction and allows you to recreate an authentic historical scene. Also an excellent choice as an educational display.