UMT 643 Railway platform with BT-5 tank Scale 1:72 Plastic Model Armoured Wagon Kit

Railway platform with BT-5 tank in 1/72 scale is represented by this plastic model kit from UMT. The set depicts a Soviet railway flatcar transporting a BT-5 fast tank, reflecting the use of rail transport for armored vehicles during the Second World War.

Railway transport played a major role in moving armored units across long distances in the Soviet Union. Tanks such as the BT-5 were frequently transported on flatbed railway platforms to redeploy mechanized units between operational sectors or to deliver armored vehicles to frontline areas.

BT-5 Tank Transport by Railway

The BT-5 was a fast tank developed in the Soviet Union during the 1930s and formed part of the BT series of high-mobility armored vehicles. Featuring Christie suspension and a convertible wheel-track system, these tanks were designed for rapid movement and were transported by rail when redeployment over long distances was required.

For modelers: Transport scenes benefit from careful positioning of the vehicle on the railway platform. Painting the tank and wagon separately before final assembly can simplify detailing and weathering of both elements.

Kit Contents

• Plastic parts
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: UMT
• Scale: 1/72
• Model (SKU): UMT 643
• Type: Vehicle Model Kit
• Subject: Railway platform with BT-5 tank
• Vehicle type: Railway transport platform
• 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.