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New from Gwylan models, a mixed media kit of an exotic subject - the Russian made 'Zubr' hover-landing craft.

The Zubr class LCAC is operated by the Russian Navy Baltic Fleet. This resin kit contains parts to make one model, including decals, etched brass details and paint pask templates. Decals and instructions are provided to represent Evgeny Kocheshkov or her sister ship Mordovia.

The Zubr Class air cusioned land craft (NATO name "Pomornik") is currently the largest operational hovercraft in the world. The class is currently in service with the Russian Navy, Ukrainian Navy, Greek Hellenic Navy and Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy. The hovercraft is designed to land infantry, vehicles and armour ashore as well as provide fire support for those units. Armed with two AK-630 gatling guns, two Ogon rocket launchers and four Strela man portable anti aircraft/anti personnel missile launchers stored in lockers on the bridge wings, these vessels are capable of defending themselves against various threats as well as posessing potent offensive capabilities. Therefore this class is an effective and versatile assault craft, able to travel in shallow or hazardous waters to deliver a sizeable strike force.

This kit features an all resin hull and fittings sprue, a complete brass photo etch detail fret and a sheet of waterslide decals with printed assembly and painting instructions. The completed model length is about 83mm (3.25+").

The Kit is available now from the Gwylan Models site for @$44.00, US (£26.50) plus shipping.