UMT 678 Armored train of type BP-43 "Soviet railroader" (B„–2, the 61st SATD) Scale 1:72 Plastic Model Armoured Train Kit

BP-43 armored train "Soviet Railroader" is presented as a plastic model kit in 1/72 scale by UMT. The subject represents a Soviet armored train formation associated with railway defense and mobile fire support during the World War II period.

Armored trains remained an important part of military railway operations in the Soviet Union during World War II. The BP-43 design was developed as a standardized armored train type, combining armored wagons, artillery platforms, and support vehicles to protect rail lines and support ground operations.

BP-43 Armored Train - Soviet Railway Combat Formation

The BP-43 type represented one of the standardized Soviet armored train configurations used during the war. These trains typically consisted of armored artillery wagons, machine gun platforms, and protected locomotives, operating along strategic railway corridors.

For modelers: Armored train models often consist of several wagons that must align correctly on track sections. Dry-fitting the chassis and wheelsets before final assembly helps ensure smooth placement when the train formation is displayed.

Kit Contents

• Plastic parts
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: UMT
• Scale: 1/72
• Model (SKU): UMT 678
• Type: Armor Model Kit
• Subject: BP-43 armored train "Soviet Railroader"
• 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 and represents a Soviet railway armored formation in 1/72 scale.