1:100 BM-13 “Katyusha” – Zvezda 6128

“Stalin’s Organ” was a terrifying weapon that the Russians used to great effect during the War. The major advantage that the truck mounted rocket launcher had was that it could deliver its payload fast and move away avoiding counter-battery fires. It is said that at the battle of Stalingrad the Russian trucks would back out of dug shelters, launch their payload and then simply advance a few yards back to safety.“Orga lui Stalin” a fost o arma terifianta folosita de armata Sovietica in cel de-Al Doilea Razboi Mondial. Marele avantaj al lansatorului de rachete montat pe camion era ca putea sa isi lanseze armamentul rapid si apoi sa se relocheze evitand focul de contrabaterie. In batalia de la Stalingrad camioanele rusesti ieseau cu spatele din adaposturile blindate sapate in pamant, isi lansau rachetele si apoi avansau cativa metri inapoi in siguranta.

Introduction

This is a wargaming kit made by Zvezda in the 1/100 scale (15mm). The box art is nice and the instructions on the back show that this model has 26 parts. Quite a complicated kit for a snap fit.

Zvezda BM-13 Katyusha
Box front.
Zvezda  BM-13 Katyusha
Box back.
Zvezda BM-13 Katyusha
The sprue.

Assembly Process

We start with the rocket launcher parts. I quite like the rockets that you mount on the back of the ramp.

Zvezda BM-13 Katyusha
Rocket launcher parts.
Zvezda BM-13 Katyusha
Rocket launcher ramp completed.

Next is the armored cabin for the truck. It is basically the same as the Zis-5 kit.

Zvezda BM-13 Katyusha
Truck armored cabin.

After that we need to mount the cabin and the back of the chassis. Nothing difficult, but as always be careful and don’t press too hard on the pieces.

Zvezda BM-13 Katyusha
Truck chassis parts and cabin.
Zvezda BM-13 Katyusha
Truck frame completed.

I next chose to assemble the whole upper side of the truck. You can mount the wheels first if you want but it is easier to mount the ramp as you need to apply some pressure on the chassis.

Zvezda BM-13 Katyusha
Motor covers to be added.
Zvezda BM-13 Katyusha
Ramp mounted.

Wheels and axles are the next challenge. As usual widen the wheel holes a bit before pushing them on the axle just to make your life a bit easier.

Zvezda BM-13 Katyusha
Axles.

And after that simply snap them under the truck and we are done. One truck mounted Katyusha coming up!

Zvezda BM-13 Katyusha
Zvezda BM-13 Katyusha
Zvezda BM-13 Katyusha
Zvezda BM-13 Katyusha

Evaluation

Plastic Quality 4.5 (Very Good) Very good hard plastic. No flash.
Number of Details 4 (Good) Good detailing on the rocket launcher.
Instructions 4 (Good) The instructions are good and clear.
Building Time 4 (Good) 15 minutes to build it.
Enjoyment 4 (Good) Fun and quite easy. Just be careful with the launcher ramp.

Very good Katyusha piece. It will serve you well on the battlefield!

Introducere

Acesta este un kit de wargaming produs de Zvezda la scara 1/100 (15mm). Coperta are un artwork frumos si instructiunile de pe cutie ne arata ca modelul are 26 de piese. Destul de complicat pentru un kit asa mic.

Zvezda BM-13 Katyusha
Fata cutiei.
Zvezda  BM-13 Katyusha
Spatele cutiei.
Zvezda BM-13 Katyusha
Piesele.

Procesul de Asamblare

Incepem cu lansatorul de rachete. Un detaliu care imi place sunt rachetele pe care le montam pe spatele rampei, in pozitie de lansare.

Zvezda BM-13 Katyusha
Piesele lansatorului de rachete.
Zvezda BM-13 Katyusha
Rampa de lansare completa.

Urmeaza cabina blindata a camionului. Este aproape la fel ca cea de la kitul Zis-5.

Zvezda BM-13 Katyusha
Cabina blindata.

Apoi montam cabina pe sasiu. Nu este dificil, dar aveti grija sa nu apasati piesele prea tare in pozitie.

Zvezda BM-13 Katyusha
Sasiul si cabina camionului.
Zvezda BM-13 Katyusha
Scheletul camionului complet.

Am ales sa asamblez toata partea superioara a camionului mai departe. Puteti sa montati rotile mai intai daca doriti dar este mai usor sa montati rampa de lansare pentru ca trebuie sa o apasati peste sasiu. Daca rotile ar fi montate asta ar fi putin mai greu de facut.

Zvezda BM-13 Katyusha
Adaugam si acoperitoarele motorului.
Zvezda BM-13 Katyusha
Rampa a fost adaugata.

Urmatoarea provocare sunt rotile si axurile. Ca de obicei largiti putin gaurile rotilor inainte sa le impingeti pe axe ca sa va faceti viata putin mai usoara.

Zvezda BM-13 Katyusha
Axurile.

Si apoi doar le impingeti in locasuri sub camion si am terminat. Serviti o Katyusha montata pe un camion!

Zvezda BM-13 Katyusha
Zvezda BM-13 Katyusha
Zvezda BM-13 Katyusha
Zvezda BM-13 Katyusha

Evaluare

Calitatea Plasticului 4.5 (Foarte Bine) Plastic “tare” de buna calitate.
Detalii 4 (Bine) O detaliere foarte buna a lansatorului de rachete.
Instructiuni 4 (Bine) Instructiunile sunt bine scrise si clare.
Timp de Constructie 4 (Bine) Constructia a durat 15 minute.
Nivel de Satisfactie 4 (Bine) Distractiv si usor. Aveti totusi grija cu rampa lansatorului de rachete.

O Katyusha foarte buna. Va va servi cu folos pe campul de lupta!

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