{"product_id":"24894-zvezda-7412-soviet-sam-sa-18-grouse-9k38-igla-with-crew-172","title":"Zvezda 7412 Soviet SAM SA-18 Grouse (9K38 Igla) with Crew 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eZvezda 7412 Soviet SAM SA-18 Grouse (9K38 Igła) with Crew 1\/72\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The plastic model kit \u003cstrong\u003eZvezda 7412 Soviet SAM SA-18 Grouse (9K38 Igła) with Crew\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1:72 scale is a perfect choice for enthusiasts of modern anti-aircraft weaponry. This model represents the famous Soviet man-portable surface-to-air missile system 9K38 Igla (NATO reporting name: SA-18 Grouse), which has been widely used from the 1980s to the present day. The set also includes crew figurines—essential for building a realistic military diorama.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical and Operational Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The 9K38 Igla system was developed in the Soviet Union at the turn of the 1970s and 1980s as a modern response to the need for effective, mobile, and lightweight weapons to counter helicopters and combat aircraft at low and medium altitudes. It was widely used by the Soviet Army, and later by the Russian Federation, as well as numerous armies in Asia, Africa, and former Eastern Bloc countries. The 9K38 Igla (SA-18 Grouse) participated in, among others, the war in Afghanistan, conflicts in the Caucasus, and is still used today in many global hotspots.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eFeatures of the Zvezda 7412 Model\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: 1:72\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCountry of origin (original): USSR (Russia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePeriod of use: from the late 1980s to the present day\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncluded: 9K38 Igla launcher, highly detailed crew figurines with characteristic uniform and equipment details\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe sprue parts fit well and require basic assembly and painting skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe model allows the presentation of a scene depicting Russian anti-aircraft troops in action\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNo additional parts such as metal barrels or photo-etched elements – the set is a solid base for further modeling expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eFor Whom \u0026 Difficulty Rating\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    We recommend the Zvezda 7412 Soviet SAM SA-18 Grouse both to beginner and intermediate military modelers who wish to enhance their collections with modern military equipment and realistic battle scenes featuring a crew. We assess the difficulty level of this kit at \u003cstrong\u003e2\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e—it is suitable for your first encounter with anti-aircraft weaponry in modeling, as well as a base for building a more advanced diorama.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    In summary, Zvezda 7412 is a faithfully reproduced plastic model kit that lets you explore the subject of modern missile systems and enrich any military collection in 1:72 scale.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Zvezda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54720383025486,"sku":"ZV7412","price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/95fbb795994c82e83050b332f6a843eb.jpg?v=1755498533","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.fr\/en\/products\/24894-zvezda-7412-soviet-sam-sa-18-grouse-9k38-igla-with-crew-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}