{"product_id":"78468-trumpeter-09618-mt-lb-with-zu-23-2-135-pl","title":"Trumpeter 09618 MT-LB with zu-23-2 1\/35","description":"```html\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eTrumpeter 09618 MT-LB with ZU-23-2 1\/35\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Trumpeter 09618 MT-LB with ZU-23-2 1\/35 scale plastic model kit is an extremely detailed replica of the Soviet tracked armored personnel carrier MT-LB, fitted with the twin-barreled ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft gun. This model kit will satisfy both advanced and ambitious modelers seeking challenges and a high degree of historical accuracy.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/35\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperator country:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR (Soviet Union), also used by Poland, Bulgaria, and many other Eastern Bloc countries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic, photo-etched parts, multi-slide molded parts, with highly refined details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 720 components, including detailed wheels, track segments, and two hull sections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Length – 208.5 mm, width – 82 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic model kit\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The MT-LB (Rus. МТ-ЛБ – mnogocelevyj tjagacz legkobroneerovannyj) is a multi-purpose, lightly armored tracked carrier developed in the early 1970s in the USSR. The PT-76 light amphibious tank served as the design basis, allowing the engineers to ensure high vehicle mobility in difficult terrain and the ability to cross water obstacles. The MT-LB is in service with many countries worldwide and saw wide use during the Soviet intervention in Afghanistan, Middle Eastern conflicts, as well as current military actions in Eastern Europe. The variant armed with the ZU-23-2 gun was used for both fire support of ground forces and air defense.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy choose this kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Trumpeter MT-LB with ZU-23-2 stands out for its incredibly precise detail reproduction, which will be appreciated by military enthusiasts looking for authentic and historically accurate vehicles. The kit includes photo-etched parts, lending the model exceptional realism—especially for grilles, handles, and weapon details. Multi-part tracks and movable elements enhance the realistic display of the vehicle. Due to the high number of detailed parts, this kit will be a major challenge even for experienced modelers, guaranteeing satisfaction from the build and an impressive final appearance.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold War, Modern era\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild difficulty level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\/5 (advanced, previous modeling experience recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for:\u003c\/strong\u003e This model is recommended for advanced military modelers and collectors of vehicle replicas from the Cold War and modern conflicts.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n```","brand":"Trumpeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54758335250766,"sku":"TRUM09618","price":56.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/041325c2440fbab8b2a2d15d4f6295f5.jpg?v=1756248883","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/78468-trumpeter-09618-mt-lb-with-zu-23-2-135-pl","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}