{"product_id":"icm-72821-z-l-131-afu-with-dshkm-1-72-po-1945-1-72-pojazdy-i-sprzet-wojskowy","title":"ICM 72821 ZіL-131 AFU with DShKM 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eICM 72821 ZіL-131 AFU with DShKM 1\/72 – Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eICM 72821 ZіL-131 AFU with DShKM 1\/72\u003c\/strong\u003e model kit is a faithfully reproduced plastic assembly model representing a modern military truck in the Armed Forces of Ukraine configuration, armed with a heavy DShKM machine gun. Made in the popular \u003cstrong\u003e1\/72 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e, this set is an exceptional choice for military vehicle modelling enthusiasts and those interested in contemporary armed conflicts in Eastern Europe.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Overview of the ZIL-131 AFU Vehicle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Developed in the mid-1960s in the USSR, the \u003cstrong\u003eZIL-131\u003c\/strong\u003e is a three-axle military truck with a wide range of applications – from troop transport and logistics supply to the carriage of weaponry and specialized equipment. Used by the armies of the Warsaw Pact and by many post-Soviet militaries, the ZIL-131 has proven its reliability both in maneuvers and combat operations. In its current configuration as featured in the ICM model, the vehicle is utilized by the \u003cstrong\u003eArmed Forces of Ukraine\u003c\/strong\u003e (AFU) in defensive operations since 2014, especially during the conflict in eastern Ukraine. The equipment has been supplemented with a Soviet DShKM heavy machine gun, used for fire support and convoy defense.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eMain Advantages of the Model\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003e1\/72 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e – the model allows the creation of a compact, detailed replica, ideal for display or dioramas.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e high-quality plastic ensures precise detailing. The kit includes clear parts and decals with Ukrainian markings.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDetail fidelity:\u003c\/strong\u003e the model features a driver’s cab, cargo bed, chassis, and armament in the form of a DShKM HMG. There are no resin or photo-etched parts.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eContemporary era:\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal for collections of vehicles used in the present decade, especially by the Ukrainian army.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eTarget Group and Building Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    This product is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced modellers interested in modern military vehicles, recreations of contemporary conflicts, and 21st century battlefield dioramas. The kit’s complexity is rated at \u003cstrong\u003e3\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e – some experience in working with plastic model kits is suggested.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eICM 72821 ZіL-131 AFU with DShKM 1\/72\u003c\/strong\u003e is a complete offering for enthusiasts of the latest military history and an excellent addition to modern combat vehicle collections in 1\/72 scale.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54806256124238,"sku":"ICM72821","price":15.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/0c9aa7071b5ef47b7ab72567a9001184.jpg?v=1757407597","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/icm-72821-z-l-131-afu-with-dshkm-1-72-po-1945-1-72-pojazdy-i-sprzet-wojskowy","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}