Military Wheels MW7242 Armored car of Izhorsk plant, Leningrad 1942 Scale 1:72

Izhorsk Plant Armored Car Leningrad 1942 is represented in this 1/72 scale plastic model kit by Military Wheels. The vehicle depicts an improvised Soviet armored car produced in Leningrad during the early years of World War II.

During the siege of Leningrad, local industry played an important role in supporting defense efforts. The Izhorsk Plant manufactured a variety of armored vehicles based on available truck chassis, creating locally produced combat vehicles adapted to urgent wartime requirements.

Izhorsk Plant Armored Car - Leningrad Wartime Production

Armored cars built in Leningrad during 1942 were often assembled using simplified structures and existing automotive components. These vehicles served in defensive roles and illustrate how industrial facilities adapted production to wartime conditions.

For modelers: Improvised armored vehicles often feature simple plate armor shapes and exposed structural details. Painting the chassis and armored panels as separate subassemblies can help maintain sharp edges and clear panel definition during finishing.

Kit Contents

• Plastic parts
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: Military Wheels
• Scale: 1/72
• Model (SKU): MW7242
• Type: Armor Model Kit
• Subject: Izhorsk Plant Armored Car
• Vehicle type: Armored car
• Subject country: Soviet Union
• Period: World War II
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.

This plastic model kit from Military Wheels belongs to the Armor category and represents a wartime armored vehicle produced in Leningrad, presented in 1/72 scale.