ICM 72531 Scale model kit 1:72 BTR152V Soviet armored troop-carrier kits models

The BTR-152V was a Soviet wheeled armored personnel carrier developed during the early Cold War to transport infantry units while providing basic protection and mobility. This plastic model kit in 1/72 scale by ICM represents the improved BTR-152V variant of the well-known Soviet armored troop carrier family.

The BTR-152 series was based on a military truck chassis and designed to carry infantry squads across difficult terrain. Vehicles of this type were widely used by Soviet forces and exported to numerous countries, becoming a common sight in mechanized units throughout the Cold War period.

BTR-152V - Soviet Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier

The BTR-152V variant introduced improvements to the drivetrain and central tire pressure system, increasing mobility across different terrain types. The open troop compartment and six-wheel configuration made the vehicle suitable for rapid troop transport and support tasks in mechanized formations.

For modelers: Vehicles with open troop compartments allow interior painting before final assembly. Painting the interior surfaces and seating before attaching the upper hull elements can help achieve a more realistic finish for this type of armored carrier.

Kit Contents

• Plastic sprues with model parts (61 parts)
• Decal sheet
• Painting guide
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: ICM
• Scale: 1/72
• Model (SKU): ICM72531
• Type: Armor Model Kit
• Subject: BTR-152V
• Vehicle type: Armored personnel carrier
• Subject country: Soviet Union
• Period: Cold War
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.

This plastic model kit by ICM belongs to the armor model kits category.