Soviet NKL-16 Armoured Aerosan, 1/35 - Trumpeter 02337

The Trumpeter 02337 recreates a Soviet NKL-16 aerosan at the 1/35 scale. This static plastic model depicts a ski-equipped vehicle designed to operate on snowy and icy surfaces. Once assembled, the model measures approximately 170 mm long and 72 mm wide.

The NKL-16, a Soviet Second World War vehicle

The NKL-16 is a Soviet aerosan introduced during the Second World War and derived from the NKL-6. Its structure was made of plywood, and propulsion was provided by an M-11G aircraft engine. The NKL-16s were used alongside the NKL-26s in transport battalions, in conditions where snow and ice limited the use of conventional vehicles.

The Trumpeter model kit

This reference includes over 210 parts spread across nine sprues and a hull. The kit also comes with a photo-etched fret and brass metal wire. The 1/35 scale makes it easy to incorporate the aerosan into a winter diorama alongside other military vehicles, figures, and accessories in the same scale.

Assembly requires the usual steps for plastic modelling: preparing parts, gluing, painting, and adding finishing details. Photo-etched parts benefit from being handled with fine tweezers and glued with suitable adhesive. A primer then helps ensure uniform paint coverage and highlights the details.

Technical features

• Brand : Trumpeter
• Reference : 02337
• Type : snap-together static model
• Subject : Soviet NKL-16 aerosan
• Scale : 1/35
• Main material : plastic
• Number of parts : over 210
• Overall dimensions : length 170 mm ; width 72 mm
• Sprues : 9 sprues and a hull
• Additional elements : one photo-etched fret and brass metal wire
• Period depicted : Second World War

Complementary products

Plan for plastic model glue, side cutters, fine abrasives, primer, suitable paints, and a product for attaching photo-etched parts. For a scene presentation, a 1/35 scale snowy backdrop helps place this Soviet vehicle in its operational environment.