Hobby Boss 82962 - 1:72 APA-5D Airport Starter Vehicle

Hobby Boss 82962 – 1:72 APA-5D Airport Starter Vehicle

This 1:72 scale plastic kit by Hobby Boss depicts the Soviet APA-5D airport starter vehicle, based on the ZiL-130 truck. Widely used across Warsaw Pact airfields, the APA-5D provided electrical power to start aircraft engines and support onboard systems during pre-flight operations. It features a distinctive cabin and power unit compartment with realistic detailing.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:72
• Model length: approx. 10.5 cm
• Manufacturer: Hobby Boss
• Includes: plastic parts, decals, detailed APA superstructure

Note: Glue, paints, and tools are not included. Model requires assembly and painting.

Model building process:

The kit includes well-detailed parts for the cabin, chassis, and specialized APA equipment. Its straightforward design and clear instructions make it suitable for beginner modelers. Perfect as a support vehicle in aircraft dioramas in 1:72 scale.

Recommended tools and supplies:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding sticks
• Plastic glue
• Brushes and/or airbrush
• Paints as indicated in the instructions

About the APA-5D:

The APA-5D was a Soviet airfield ground support vehicle mounted on the ZiL-130 truck. It provided ground power to aircraft for engine startup and system checks. It was standard equipment at military airfields across the Eastern Bloc and remains in use in some post-Soviet countries.

Real vehicle specifications:

• Chassis: ZiL-130 truck
• Drive: 4×2
• Engine: gasoline V8
• Purpose: aircraft starting and onboard system power

About Hobby Boss:

Hobby Boss is a well-known manufacturer of plastic model kits, offering a wide range of military vehicles, aircraft, and support equipment. Their kits are praised for accurate details and builder-friendly designs.