Star Decals 35-880 Soviet in Afghanistan part 4 1/35 – Water-slide Decals for BMP-2/BMP-2D in Afghanistan

Star Decals 35-880 Soviet in Afghanistan part 4 1/35 is a high-quality set of water-slide decals dedicated to modelers working on BMP-2 and BMP-2D vehicles used by the Soviet Army during the military intervention in Afghanistan (1979-1989). This product was developed by the renowned company Star Decals, known for precise and detailed historical decals, allowing for an accurate recreation of specific vehicles and their service markings.

Product Information

• Scale: 1/35
• Category: model water-slide decals
• Dedicated for models: BMP-2, BMP-2D (infantry fighting vehicles)
• Country of use: Soviet Union
• Historical period: Cold War, Soviet-Afghan War 1979-1989
• Material: transfer paper, high-resolution pigment dye
• Painting schemes included: based on authentic illustrations and archival photographs of vehicles from the Afghan conflict

Historical Background

The BMP-2 and its armored variant BMP-2D were widely used by Soviet units during the war in Afghanistan. They featured additional armor, special camouflage, and often unique markings depending on unit assignments. These missions were crucial for infantry transport and fire support in difficult mountain and urban conditions.

Features and Benefits of the Set

• Precise reproduction of historical markings, tactical numbers, and unit symbols
• Easy application onto model surfaces thanks to water-slide decal technology
• Possibility to customize vehicles according to real patterns used by the Soviet Army
• Perfect addition for plastic kits, resin models, and 1/35 scale dioramas

Who is it recommended for?

This product is especially recommended for advanced historical modelers, enthusiasts of the Afghan conflict, and those building dioramas featuring Soviet vehicles from the Cold War era. The decals stand out with very high levels of detail, meeting the expectations of demanding users.

Assembly difficulty level: 2/5 – suitable for both intermediate and advanced modelers. Using water-slide decals only requires basic skills.

With Star Decals 35-880 you can recreate authentic Soviet BMP-2/BMP-2D vehicles from Afghanistan, add realism and historical character to your models, and make them stand out at any modeling competition!