Russian T-72B/B1 MBT(w/kontakt-1 reactiv armor), 1/16 - Trumpeter 00925

The Trumpeter 00925 kit recreates a Russian main battle tank T-72B1 equipped with Kontakt-1 reactive armor, at a scale of 1/16. This plastic model kit to be assembled offers a large-format depiction of an iconic vehicle from the T-72 family, with a mounted length of 632 mm and a mounted width of 224 mm.

The T-72B1 and Kontakt-1 reactive armor

The T-72 is a Soviet main battle tank developed during the Cold War and produced in many variants over the course of its evolution. The T-72B1 version shown here includes Kontakt-1 reactive armor elements, visible on the turret and the hull. These additional protection blocks give the vehicle a particularly distinctive silhouette and make it an ideal subject for a modern armored project at large scale.

A 1/16 scale armoured model

With more than 1 100 parts, this Trumpeter reference is designed for detailed assembly. The kit includes 26 sprues, as well as the turret components and the lower hull parts. It also features a metal tree, a copper cable, and a photo-etched fret.

The tracks are provided in the form of individual links. This design allows you to reproduce the articulated track structure of an MBT, and it requires careful preparation of the parts before assembly.

Assembly and finishing

Careful preparation of the parts, removing mould lines, and test-fitting are recommended to fully enjoy the level of detail provided by this large-scale kit. Applying a plastic primer then helps ensure uniform paint coverage and allows you to check assembly quality before painting.

Kontakt-1 reactive armor, turret contours, external equipment, and the tracks are well suited for nuanced painting work. Highlights, washes, and dusting effects help bring out the vehicle’s volumes and personalize the presentation—on a shelf or in a diorama.

Technical features

• Brand : Trumpeter
• Reference : 00925
• Type : assembled plastic main battle tank model kit
• Subject : Russian T-72B1 MBT with Kontakt-1 reactive armor
• Scale : 1/16
• Mounted length : 632 mm
• Mounted width : 224 mm
• Number of parts : more than 1 100
• Sprues : 26, with turret and lower hull
• Included elements : metal tree, copper cable and one photo-etched fret
• Tracks : individual links

Useful complementary products

Assembly requires the usual supplies for static scale modelling: plastic glue, cutting and sanding tools, primer, suitable paints, brushes or an airbrush. Finishing putty may also be useful for dealing with any assembly seams.