BT-7 Bystrokhodny Tank - 1/72 scale resin model kit, 3D printed
BT-7 Bystrokhodny Tank - 1/72 scale resin model kit, 3D printed
SKU:01 02 0118 0
Couldn't load pickup availability
- Free shipping over €149 in Europe, €59 in Italy
- Made by us in Castellamonte, Italy
- Secure payments
Il "Fulmine rosso": Il carro sovietico BT-7
Evoluzione definitiva della serie "Bystrokhodny", il BT-7 rappresenta l'apice dei carri veloci sovietici prima dell'avvento del T-34. Oggi, questo capolavoro di aerodinamica bellica viene riprodotto in scala 1/72, stampato in resina con l'altissima risoluzione 12K, per offrire un dettaglio che non teme confronti.
Un po' di Storia: la cavalletta delle steppe
Il BT-7, entrato in produzione a metà degli anni '30, portò al limite estremo il concetto di carro da "grande manovra". Rispetto al suo predecessore BT-5, presentava una scafo interamente saldato con corazzatura inclinata e un motore più potente, il M-17T derivato dall'aviazione.
La sua fama è legata alla leggendaria velocità: grazie alle sospensioni Christie e alla possibilità di viaggiare su ruote rimuovendo i cingoli, il BT-7 poteva letteralmente "volare" sul campo di battaglia. Fu il protagonista assoluto delle vittorie sovietiche contro i giapponesi a Khalkhin Gol nel 1939, dove le sue incursioni fulminee terrorizzarono la fanteria nipponica. Nonostante la corazzatura leggera lo rendesse vulnerabile nel 1941, la sua eredità tecnica fu fondamentale per lo sviluppo dei successivi carri medi russi.
Il Kit: definizione 12K per linee senza tempo
Il design del BT-7 è caratterizzato dal muso a cuneo e dalla torretta conica, elementi che la stampa 12K esalta eliminando ogni traccia di stratificazione. Le griglie di aerazione sopra il vano motore e la complessa meccanica delle sospensioni sono riprodotte con una nitidezza millimetrica, offrendo una base perfetta per il modellista esperto.
L'opzione Mussini: doppia torretta e figurino incluso
Per garantire la massima libertà creativa, la confezione adotta la celebre soluzione della doppia configurazione:
-
Torretta "In action": Con lo sportello del comandante stampato in posizione chiusa, perfetta per un modello inserito in una colonna corazzata in movimento.
-
Torretta "Command": Con lo sportello aperto, ideale per dare profondità al mezzo e mostrare il dettaglio interno della botola.
-
Figurino incluso: Per la configurazione aperta, è incluso un figurino del capocarro finemente scolpito, pronto a scrutare l'orizzonte dalla torretta, conferendo al modello un tocco umano e dinamico.
Note per il modellista
Il BT-7 ha vestito diverse livree che offrono grandi spunti creativi:
-
Verde 4BO classico: La base perfetta per sperimentare con il dry-brush sui rivetti e sulle giunzioni delle piastre.
-
Mimetica estiva 1941: Spesso arricchita da linee diagonali marroni o sabbia applicate sul campo.
-
Effetto "hybrid": Un'idea interessante per un diorama è rappresentare il carro sulle ruote, con i cingoli arrotolati sopra i parafanghi, per esaltare l'unicità del sistema Christie.
Conclusione
Il BT-7 in scala 1/72 non è solo un modello, ma una lezione di storia del design corazzato. La combinazione tra la precisione della stampa 12K e l'intelligente opzione della doppia torretta rende questo kit un pezzo pregiato per ogni collezione dedicata ai mezzi dell'Armata Rossa, garantendo un montaggio piacevole e un risultato finale di altissimo livello estetico.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Avvertenze
-
Prodotto non adatto a minori di 14 anni.
-
Pitture, colle e altri materiali non sono inclusi nella confezione.
-
Alcune parti potrebbero essere piccole o avere sporgenze affilate.
Nota L'articolo viene venduto NON dipinto.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The "Red Thunderbolt": the soviet BT-7 tank
The definitive evolution of the "Bystrokhodny" series, the BT-7 represents the pinnacle of Soviet fast tanks prior to the advent of the T-34. Today, this masterpiece of wartime aerodynamics is reproduced in 1/72 scale, 3D-printed in resin at a stunning 12K resolution to offer detail that is second to none.
A brief History: the grasshopper of the steppes
The BT-7, which entered production in the mid-1930s, pushed the concept of "grand maneuver" warfare to its limit. Compared to its predecessor, the BT-5, it featured an entirely welded hull with sloped armor and a more powerful M-17T engine derived from aviation technology.
Its fame is inextricably linked to its legendary speed: thanks to the Christie suspension and the ability to travel on wheels by removing the tracks, the BT-7 could literally "fly" across the battlefield. It was the absolute protagonist of the Soviet victories against the Japanese at Khalkhin Gol in 1939, where its lightning-fast incursions terrified the Nipponese infantry. Although its light armor made it vulnerable by 1941, its technical legacy was fundamental to the development of subsequent Russian medium tanks.
The kit: 12K definition for timeless Lines
The design of the BT-7 is characterized by its wedge-shaped nose and conical turret—elements that the 12K printing enhances by eliminating all traces of layer lines. The ventilation grilles above the engine compartment and the complex mechanics of the suspension are reproduced with millimetric sharpness, offering a perfect foundation for the expert modeller.
The "Mussini option": double turret and included figure
To ensure maximum creative freedom, the kit adopts the famous double-configuration solution:
-
"In action" turret: Featuring the commander’s hatch printed in the closed position, perfect for a model placed within a moving armored column.
-
"Command" turret: Featuring an open hatch, ideal for adding depth to the vehicle and showcasing the internal detail of the cupola.
-
Included figure: For the open configuration, a finely sculpted tank commander figure is included, ready to scan the horizon from the turret, giving the model a human and dynamic touch.
Modeller’s tips
The BT-7 wore various liveries that offer great creative opportunities:
-
Classic 4BO green: The perfect base for experimenting with dry-brushing on the rivets and plate joints.
-
1941 summer camouflage: Often enriched with brown or sand diagonal lines applied in the field.
-
"Hybrid" effect: An interesting idea for a diorama is to represent the tank on its wheels, with the tracks rolled up over the fenders, to highlight the uniqueness of the Christie system.
Conclusion
The 1/72 scale BT-7 is not just a model, but a history lesson in armored design. The combination of 12K printing precision and the clever double-turret option makes this kit a prized piece for any collection dedicated to Red Army vehicles, guaranteeing an enjoyable assembly and a final result of the highest aesthetic level.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Disclaimer
-
This product is not suitable for children under 14 years of age.
-
Paints, glues, and other materials are not included in the box.
-
Some parts may be small or have sharp edges.
Note The item is sold UNPAINTED.
Shipping and delivery
Shipping and delivery
Processing in 3-5 working days. Tracked shipping. Free in Italy over €59 and in Europe over €149.
Returns and warranty
Returns and warranty
We want you to be happy with your purchase. Below you will find how to exercise the right of withdrawal, how the refund works and what to do if a product arrives damaged or defective.
Right of withdrawal: 14 days
If you are buying as a consumer, you have 14 days from the day you receive the goods to withdraw from the contract without having to give any reason and without penalty.
To exercise the right of withdrawal it is enough to send us an explicit statement before the 14 days expire, writing to info@mussinisas.it or to Mussini sas di Alessandro Mussini & C., Frazione Filia 92/1, 10081 Castellamonte (TO), Italy. You may use the form below, but you are not obliged to do so: any clear statement is fine.
Model withdrawal form
To: Mussini sas di Alessandro Mussini & C., Frazione Filia 92/1, 10081 Castellamonte (TO), Italy — info@mussinisas.it
I hereby give notice of my withdrawal from the contract of sale of the following goods: ______
Ordered on ______ — Received on ______ — Order no. ______
Name and address of the consumer: ______
Date: ______
Returning the goods
After notifying us of your withdrawal you have 14 days to send the products back to us. The item must be returned in its original packaging, with all the parts intact as at the time of delivery. You are responsible for any diminished value of the goods resulting from handling other than what is necessary to establish their nature, characteristics and functioning.
The cost of returning the goods is at your expense, except where the product is damaged or not as described, in which case we bear it.
Refund
We will refund you all payments received, including the cost of standard outbound delivery, within 14 days of the day on which we are informed of your withdrawal. If, when placing the order, you chose a more expensive delivery than the standard one we offer, the difference remains at your expense.
We may withhold the refund until we have received the goods back or until you supply evidence of having sent them back, whichever happens first. The refund is made using the same means of payment used for the purchase, at no additional cost to you.
When the right of withdrawal does not apply
The right of withdrawal does not apply to goods made to measure or clearly personalised (art. 59 of the Italian Consumer Code). This category includes models painted on request and work carried out specifically for you: we always tell you before confirming the order.
Damaged, missing or defective products
If one or more items arrive damaged, or if something is missing, write to us straight away at info@mussinisas.it, attaching a photo if possible. We will send the missing or damaged parts, or replace the whole product, at no cost to you.
In addition to the right of withdrawal, as a consumer you are entitled to the 24-month legal guarantee of conformity from delivery, provided for by articles 128 et seq. of the Italian Consumer Code. In the event of a lack of conformity you may request the repair or replacement of the goods and, under the conditions laid down by law, a price reduction or the termination of the contract.
Where we accept returns from
We accept returns from any country. For purchases made outside the European Union the same conditions described here apply; any customs duties and import taxes already paid are not refundable by us.
Disputes
For any problem write to us at info@mussinisas.it: we always look for a direct solution.
Share
