WW2 Soviet Assault Engineer-Sapper

In 1943 the Red Army began the process of forming special assault engineer-sapper brigades. Among the main tasks of these formations were assault operations in cities and a breakthrough in heavily fortified enemy defences. A distinctive feature of the assault brigades was the equipment of the fighters with special steel breastplates which protected the soldiers from the fire of small arms and automatic weapons as well as from small fragments of shells.

The most experienced and physically strong soldiers were selected as part of the assault units. The personnel of the assault units underwent special training which included hand-to-hand combat and the ability to use explosives. In addition assault engineers used flamethrowers which were especially effective in close combat. Also these formations were distinguished by a high degree of saturation with automatic weapons – PPSh and PPS submachine guns light machine guns.

Model Features

• Figure of a Red Army soldier in a camouflage suit shown in combat conditions
• The soldier's outfit includes a steel breastplate and armament including a hand machine gun a Nagan revolver and a scout knife

Model Information

• Scale: 1:16
• Number of Parts: 32 pieces
• Includes detailed assembly instructions
• Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
• Box size: 295 x 225 x 40 mm