Trumpeter 00382 1/35 tracked amphibious tank PT-76B plastic model kit  [TP00382]

Trumpeter 00382 PT-76B 1/35 tracked amphibious tank model

The kit is a 1/35 scale plastic model representing the PT-76B tracked amphibious tank, positioned as a detailed assembly kit for scale modelers interested in Cold War-era light armored vehicles.

The PT-76 was developed by the Soviet Union as a light amphibious reconnaissance and infantry-support tank introduced in the early 1950s. It featured a welded aluminum hull to reduce weight, a 76mm main gun, and an amphibious capability that allowed river crossings without additional preparation. The vehicle saw service across Warsaw Pact armies and many allied states, often employed for reconnaissance, riverine operations, and light transport roles. Limitations included light armor protection and, in many variants, limited crew protection and observational equipment compared with main battle tanks.

This kit reproduces the PT-76B in the Polish Marine Brigade marking set supplied on its decal sheet. Kit details include a slide-molded lower hull and separate upper hull elements to improve assembly accuracy. The instruction sequence and parts layout are arranged for conventional subassembly workflows; builders should follow reference photos for accurate weathering and camouflage interpretation.

A scale kit that targets builders focused on accurate external detail and display realism for a Cold War-era amphibious light tank subject.