BTR-152S Armoured Command Post
Roskopf 1:100 Scale Vehicle Review
The Roskopf 1:100 scale BTR-152S armoured command post is based on the BTR-152 armoured personnel carrier which entered service with the Soviet army and its allies in 1951.
Contents
- BTR-152S Armoured Command Post
- Removable Armoured Roof
Evaluation
Excellent choice of subject, the BTR-152S was the armoured command post vehicle of Warsaw Pact infantry.
The Roskopf BTR-152S was sold fully assembled, ready to play. Mould lines and sprue need to be removed from the bonnet, fenders, the rear edge of the cab, and wheels prior to painting. To do this, the BTR-152S may have to be disassembled carefully. Many used BTR-152S armoured command posts have had their armoured roof structure glued in place, in which case the vehicle can no longer be taken apart completely.
The dark olive green plastic of the Roskopf model is a good match for Humbrol 114 »Russian Green«. The model may be used unpainted, but it does look much better with a two or three colour camouflage pattern and a little weathering.
Good value for money, the antique Roskopf 1:100 scale BTR-152S is available for little money at flea markets and online auctions.
Compatibel with ArmiesArmy, Battlefront Miniatures (Flames of War, Team Yankee), Eureka Miniatures, Flashpoint Miniatures, Forged in Battle, Irregular Miniatures, Khurasan Miniatures, MJ Figures, Old Glory, Peter Pig, Plastic Soldier Company, Pico Armor, Skytrex (Command Decision), Quality Castings, Quick Reaction Force (QRF), Rebel Minis, Zvezda, and similar 15/18 mm or 1:100 scale miniatures.
Possible Conversions
- BTR-152U armoured command post with winch
The Roskopf 1:100 scale BTR-152S is a good model of the widely used Warsaw Pact command and communications vehicle. The BTR-152S armoured command post is well-suited for wargamers and diorama builders who want to depict the command elemente of a motorized infantry regiment.