UMT 693 BT-7 tank on a biaxial 20-ton railway platform (short - 6,6m) 2 kits in box Scale 1:72 Plastic Model Tank / Armoured Wagon Kit

BT-7 Tank on Biaxial 20-ton Railway Platform in 1/72 scale is a plastic model kit by UMT representing a Soviet BT-7 fast tank transported on a short 6.6 m two-axle railway platform. The set depicts a typical logistical arrangement used to move armored vehicles by rail during the interwar period.

The BT-7 was one of the main Soviet fast tanks of the 1930s, derived from the Christie suspension concept and designed for high mobility. Railway transport was frequently used to relocate armored units across long distances, and dedicated flat platforms allowed tanks to be transported quickly between operational areas and depots.

BT-7 Tank Transport on Railway Platform

Armored vehicles such as the BT-7 were often moved by rail in order to reduce mechanical wear and accelerate redeployment. Short biaxial railway platforms were commonly used for individual vehicles, forming part of larger logistical transport trains.

For modelers: This set combines a tracked vehicle and a railway platform. Building the tank and rail wagon as separate subassemblies can simplify painting and allow precise positioning of the vehicle on the platform.

Kit Contents

• Plastic parts for the BT-7 tank model
• Plastic parts for the biaxial 20-ton railway platform
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: UMT
• Scale: 1/72
• Model (SKU): UMT 693
• Type: Armor Model Kit
• Subject: BT-7 tank on biaxial 20-ton railway platform
• Vehicle type: Light tank with railway transport platform
• Subject country: Soviet Union
• Period: Interwar period
• 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.