P-40/1S12 Long Track S-band acquisition radar, 1/35 - Trumpeter 09569

The P-40/1S12 Long Track S-band acquisition radar by Trumpeter, reference 09569, is a plastic model kit to be assembled at 1/35, depicting a Soviet mobile radar system from the Cold War. This specialized vehicle combines a tracked chassis derived from the AT-T artillery tractor with an imposing radar installation, making it an original subject for a collection focused on air defense equipment.

The P-40 / 1S12 “Long Track” radar

The P-40, also designated 1S12, was a Soviet mobile radar intended for acquiring aerial targets for air defense forces. Its antenna could be folded down for transport. The unit is mounted on a highly mobile tracked chassis—an unmistakable configuration typical of the surveillance and command equipment deployed during the Cold War.

The Trumpeter 09569 kit

This 1/35 scale kit is made of injection-molded plastic and includes over 880 parts. It contains 19 sprues, a lower hull, an upper hull, and a cab. The body and cab components benefit from slide-mold tooling, while the running gear is completed with 256 individual track links.

Two photo-etched fret(s) and a copper cable are included to recreate fine details of this radar vehicle. Once assembled, the model measures 275 mm long and 121 mm wide.

Assembly and finishing

The open-frame antenna structure, the many running-gear parts, and the photo-etched components call for careful, methodical work. Careful preparation of the parts, the use of glue suitable for plastic, and delicate handling of the metal parts will help you achieve a clean build. Paints, decals, and adhesive products are not included and are required to complete the model.

At 1/35 scale, each dimension of the real vehicle is reduced by a factor of 35. This reproduction is an especially interesting base for a radar station diorama, a Soviet air defense scene, or a collection of specialized military vehicles.

Technical features

• Brand: Trumpeter
• Reference: 09569
• Type: plastic model kit to be assembled
• Subject: P-40/1S12 Long Track S-band acquisition radar
• Scale: 1/35
• Material: injection-molded plastic
• Number of parts: over 880
• Sprues: 19, with lower hull, upper hull, and cab
• Photo-etched: 2 photo-etched frets
• Metal part: copper cable
• Tracks: 256 individual links
• Assembled dimensions: length 275 mm, width 121 mm