1:35 UAZ-469, GAZ-66, STATE BORDER SERVICE OF UKRAINE

What the set contains

A set for the UAZ-469 and GAZ-66 vehicles in the service of the Ukrainian border service, in 1:35 scale. According to the name these are decals complemented by photo-etched parts, that is a combination of a printed sheet and thin metal parts on a fret.

The real subjects

The UAZ-469 is a light cross-country car of Soviet origin with an open or canvas body, which served as a liaison and command vehicle. The GAZ-66 is a truck with drive to both axles and with the cab placed over the engine, which gives it a short front end and an unmistakable shape. Both types stayed in service long after the break-up of the Soviet Union and in Ukrainian service they could be met with in the new century as well.

How to work with the contents

Cut the decals out close to the printing, soak them for a few seconds in lukewarm water and slide them onto a glossy, smooth base, otherwise a milky haze will remain around the film. Press the water out with a cotton swab from the middle toward the edges and use a softener over the edges and the pressings. Finally varnish the model with a matte coat.

Separate the photo-etched parts from the fret with a sharp blade on a hard surface, true the rest of the tab up with a file and degrease the part before gluing. Metal is glued with cyanoacrylate glue, because cement for plastic has no effect on it. Make the bends over the edge of a steel ruler and preferably in two goes rather than breaking the part in half.

Who it is for

For builders of present-day vehicles and dioramas. The model, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.