ZiL-131 Emergency Truck, Soviet Vehicle, 1/35 - ICM 35518

The ZiL-131 Emergency Truck from ICM, reference 35518, is a model kit to be assembled at 1/35, depicting an intervention truck derived from the Soviet ZiL-131. This vehicle is fitted with a K-131 type body, suited to breakdown recovery and technical assistance missions.

The real vehicle

The ZiL-131 is a Soviet all-terrain truck whose mass production began in 1967. Used as personnel transport or a cargo truck, it also served as the basis for numerous specialized variants, both military and civilian. The intervention version reproduced here illustrates this versatility, with a configuration dedicated to rescue operations and maintenance.

ICM 35518 model kit

This 1/35 scale reproduction makes it possible to build a ZiL-131 Emergency Truck from the modern era. The kit includes 276 parts and the dimensions given for the assembled model are 213 x 93 mm.

Two decal/decoration options are provided to depict intervention vehicles from the 2000s:

• ZiL-131 Emergency Truck in Kiev, Ukraine;
• ZiL-131 Emergency Truck in Russia.

Assembly and finishing

Assembling a utility vehicle in 1/35 requires careful preparation of the parts before gluing, particularly on the chassis, cab and body components. Primer then makes it easier to check seams and prepares the surface for painting.

Intervention decorations lend themselves to a clean finish or a light weathering: subtle tonal variations on exposed surfaces, dusting on the chassis and discreet signs of wear help integrate the vehicle into a road scene, a workshop, or a contemporary diorama.

Technical features

• Brand : ICM
• Reference : 35518
• Type : assembly intervention truck model kit
• Subject : ZiL-131 Emergency Truck, Soviet vehicle
• Scale : 1/35
• Period : modern
• Number of parts : 276
• Model dimensions : 213 x 93 mm
• Decors/Decorations : Kiev, Ukraine, 2000s; Russia, 2000s

Complementary products

For assembly and finishing, make sure you have model glue, cutting and sanding tools, primer, model paints, and weathering products if you want to depict a vehicle in service.