1:35 Typhoon VDV 2S41 Kamaz K-4386 Drok 82mm SPM PREMI.

The real subject

The Drok, with the service designation 2S41, is a self-propelled mortar built on the armored Kamaz K-4386 car of the Typhoon family, in the version for the airborne troops. The chassis is four-wheeled, with fully sprung axles and an armored cab resistant to fragments and to a blast under the vehicle. On the bed sits a rotating turret with an 82 mm mortar, thanks to which the crew can fire without getting out and can drive away as soon as the rounds have landed, which with mortars is crucial: a static position is quickly pinpointed by the enemy. It came about as an answer to the need for light fire support that moves as fast as the unit it supports.

What the model offers

The 1:35 scale is the home scale for modern armored vehicles, so the model fits well into a collection of other current equipment and into a diorama.

• The 2S41 Drok 82 mm self-propelled mortar in 1:35 scale
• The chassis of the armored Kamaz K-4386 car of the Typhoon family
• A rotating turret with the mortar on the bed of the vehicle
• The rendition for the airborne troops
• Paints and glue are not included in the package

Building and painting tips

Cut the excess material away with a sharp blade a little clear of the part and sand the rest off, and choose the glue to suit the material of the parts. Wash and degrease the model before painting. Modern Russian equipment tends to be in a uniform green shade, so the shading of the surfaces decides the result: a lighter center on the large panels, a darker wash into the panel lines and a fine dust on the underside of the vehicle. Leave the tires matte and dusty, and fit the cab glazing only after painting. The flattening of a tire, if it is suggested on the parts, belongs at the bottom, against the ground.

Who it is for

For modelers of modern military equipment in 1:35 scale and for collectors who follow current armored cars. Paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.