Preorder - Hobby Boss 80153 - 1:35 BMD-1

Pre-order product! Your order will be fulfilled once the model is released by the manufacturer. Estimated availability: end of December 2025. The delivery date is approximate and may change for reasons beyond our control.

1:35 scale plastic model kit of the Soviet BMD-1 airborne infantry fighting vehicle

This Hobby Boss kit depicts the Soviet BMD-1 – the world’s first mass-produced airborne infantry fighting vehicle designed specifically for paratrooper units. The model accurately reproduces the hull, turret, and suspension of the original, including the hydropneumatic system allowing ground clearance adjustment. Ideal for Cold War dioramas or modern airborne scenes.

• Scale: 1:35
• Model length: approx. 15.5 cm
• Manufacturer: Hobby Boss
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints or tools. Assembly and painting required.

Model features:

The kit includes precisely molded parts for the hull, turret, and tracks, along with photo-etched details. The 73 mm 2A28 Grom cannon and 9M14 Malyutka ATGM launcher are fully reproduced. The suspension and water propulsion units are also accurately represented, capturing the amphibious nature of the vehicle.

Box contents:

• Detailed hull and turret
• 73 mm 2A28 Grom gun and 9M14 Malyutka ATGM
• Hydropneumatic suspension and individual track links
• Photo-etched detail parts
• Clear parts for headlights
• Decals for Soviet Army markings
• Color assembly and painting guide

Recommended tools:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding papers
• Brushes or airbrush
• Plastic cement
• Model paints
• CA glue (for photo-etched parts)

About the BMD-1:

The BMD-1 (Boyevaya Mashina Desanta) was developed in the Soviet Union in the early 1960s as a light, amphibious airborne combat vehicle for paratrooper forces. Designed to be air-dropped along with its crew, it combined mobility, firepower, and protection in a compact form. Armed with a 73 mm 2A28 Grom cannon and 9M14 Malyutka ATGM, the BMD-1 provided effective anti-armor capability. Introduced in 1969, it saw service in numerous conflicts including Afghanistan and the Caucasus, and served as the basis for later variants like the BMD-2, BMD-3, and BMD-4.

Technical data of the real vehicle:

• Type: Airborne infantry fighting vehicle (amphibious)
• Length: 5.41 m
• Width: 2.63 m
• Height: 1.97 m
• Combat weight: approx. 7.5 t
• Main armament: 73 mm 2A28 Grom gun, 9M14 Malyutka ATGM
• Secondary armament: 2 × PKT 7.62 mm machine guns
• Engine: 5D20 diesel, 240 hp
• Maximum speed: 60 km/h (land), 10 km/h (water)
• Crew: 3 + 4 airborne troops

About the manufacturer – Hobby Boss:

Hobby Boss is a globally recognized model kit manufacturer known for its precise molding, detailed engineering, and wide range of military vehicle, aircraft, and ship kits. Combining accuracy and ease of assembly, Hobby Boss products are favored by both intermediate and advanced modelers seeking realistic results.