ICM 35903 Chernobyl 3. Rubble cleaners (5 figures) 1/35 – Plastic model figures for assembly

The ICM 35903 Chernobyl 3. Rubble Cleaners (5 figures) set in the popular 1/35 scale is a highly detailed plastic model kit dedicated to advanced modelers, 20th-century history enthusiasts, and diorama collectors. The model was designed by the renowned Ukrainian company ICM, known for the high quality and meticulous detail of its products.

Product characteristics

• Scale: 1/35
• Category: Plastic assembly model figures
• The set includes 5 figures representing the liquidators of the Chernobyl disaster aftermath
• Material: High-quality plastic (polystyrene)
• Glue and paints are not included – must be purchased separately

Historical background and applications

The set depicts Soviet liquidators – so-called “rubble cleaners” – working at the destroyed Chernobyl nuclear power plant after the accident in 1986. They served in Soviet emergency and military services during one of the biggest nuclear disasters in history. Their task was to remove radioactive debris from the reactor’s roofs and surrounding buildings, often performed manually and in conditions of extremely high radiation. They were frequently forced to work in makeshift, improvised personal protective equipment.

The model faithfully recreates the characteristic protective suits, masks, and equipment details used by Soviet liquidators at the devastated power plant. It is an ideal choice for anyone wishing to create a realistic diorama commemorating events from modern times, portraying the heroism and sacrifice of the thousands who worked during the 1986 disaster response. The set works well both as a standalone project and as an additional element of larger military or civilian dioramas.

Why choose this model?

• Exceptionally realistic depiction of figures with historical background
• High-quality details, typical of ICM products
• Possibility to personalize the figures through individual painting
• Excellent material for learning figure weathering and shading techniques
• Inspiring theme for modelers interested in recent history

I particularly recommend this product to intermediate and advanced modelers who want to develop their figure painting skills. Recommended difficulty level: 3/5 (medium). The well-composed set will give a unique character to any diorama related to the theme of Chernobyl.