1/72 ACE Model BTR-70 (Early Production Series) 72164

1/72 Scale ACE Models BTR-70 Early Production Series - Soviet Armored Personnel Carrier

Build an authentic replica of the Soviet BTR-70 early production series armored personnel carrier with this precision 1/72 scale plastic model kit from ACE Models. This detailed kit represents the successor to the BTR-60, featuring improved design with side doors below the beltline and a more powerful petrol engine configuration.

Key Features

• Accurate 1/72 scale representation of the BTR-70 early production series
• Highly detailed plastic parts capturing authentic Soviet military vehicle characteristics
• Eight-wheeled configuration with detailed suspension and wheel assemblies
• Roof-mounted turret equipped with heavy machine gun and co-axial PKT machine gun
• Side doors below beltline for improved infantry access
• Fully amphibious design with minimal preparation required
• Crisp panel lines and surface details including armor plates, hatches, and equipment stowage
• Clear assembly instructions to guide builders through the construction process

Historical Background

The BTR-70 is an 8x8 armored personnel carrier that was accepted into service in 1972 and would later be exported to the Warsaw Pact and other allies. Introduced as a successor to the earlier BTR-60, it most closely resembles a BTR-60PB, both vehicles having a roof-mounted turret equipped with a heavy machine gun and a secondary co-axial PKT machine gun, but with a more powerful petrol engine configuration. Designers of the BTR-70 moved side doors below the beltline, improving infantry access and egress. Like the vehicle's predecessor, it is fully amphibious with minimal preparation. The BTR-70 saw extensive service with Soviet motor rifle units and was widely exported, serving in conflicts including the Soviet-Afghan War and numerous regional conflicts throughout the 1980s and beyond.

What's Required

This is an unassembled plastic model kit that requires:

• Plastic cement or model glue for assembly
• Acrylic or enamel paints for finishing
• Modeling tools including sprue cutters and hobby knife
• Sandpaper or files for part cleanup
• Paintbrushes or airbrush for detail work

Perfect For

• Military vehicle modeling enthusiasts
• Soviet and Warsaw Pact APC collectors
• 1/72 scale eight-wheeled vehicle enthusiasts
• Modelers creating Cold War era dioramas
• Intermediate to advanced modelers seeking detailed APC subjects

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Enhance your build with these recommended items from MPM Hobbies:

• 1/72 ACE Model BTR-70 APC (Late Production Series) - Build the late production variant for comparison
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• Mr. Hobby Mr. Weathering Yakumo Color Paint Set B WWII Eastern Front - Authentic weathering tones for Soviet vehicles
• Mr. Hobby Mr. Weathering Yakumo Color Paint Set D Basics - Essential weathering tones for realistic finishes
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About ACE Models

ACE Models is a respected manufacturer specializing in unique and lesser-known military vehicle subjects in various scales. Known for their attention to detail and commitment to historical accuracy, ACE Models produces kits that fill important gaps in military modeling by offering subjects rarely covered by other manufacturers. Visit https://www.ace-models.com.ua/ to learn more about their extensive catalog of distinctive military vehicle kits.

SKU: ACE72164 | Scale: 1/72 | Manufacturer: ACE Models