UMT 611 Armored train of type OB-3 B «RailroaderB« Scale 1:72 Plastic Model Armoured Train Kit

OB-3 "Railroader" armored train in 1/72 scale is represented by this plastic model kit from UMT. The model depicts a Soviet armored railway system developed for military transport protection and rail corridor security during the Second World War.

Armored trains were widely used by the Soviet Union to defend key railway lines, escort supply trains, and provide mobile fire support along rail networks. These formations typically consisted of armored locomotives and specialized wagons equipped with artillery, machine guns, and protective armor designed to operate along strategic railway routes.

OB-3 "Railroader" - Soviet World War II Armored Train

The OB-3 type armored train formed part of the wartime Soviet railway defense structure. Such trains were used to patrol rail corridors, transport troops, and reinforce defensive positions along important supply lines where railway mobility provided operational flexibility.

For modelers: Railway subjects in small scales benefit from careful alignment of the wagon frames and wheel assemblies during construction. Painting the chassis and wheelsets before attaching upper armored structures can simplify finishing and weathering of the model.

Kit Contents

• Plastic parts
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: UMT
• Scale: 1/72
• Model (SKU): UMT 611
• Type: Fleet Model Kit
• Subject: OB-3 "Railroader" armored train
• Vehicle type: Armored train
• 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 by UMT belongs to the armor category.