Meng Model VS-004 Pickup w/ZU-23-2 1/35 – plastic model kit

We offer a unique model kit Meng Model VS-004 Pickup w/ZU-23-2 in 1/35 scale, designed for advanced enthusiasts of military modeling. This is a precise plastic model kit representing the characteristic conversion of a civilian vehicle into a military fighting tool, widely used on contemporary battlefields.

Product Details

• Scale: 1/35
• Manufacturer: Meng Model
• Categories: plastic model kit, military vehicles, modern conflicts
• Material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene)
• Kit does not include: glue, paints, modeling tools

Historical Background and Purpose

Pickups equipped with the ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft system are vehicles that have become icons of modern armed conflicts—from the Middle East to Africa. Such conversions, popularly known as "technicals," have been widely used by both armies and irregular groups since the 1980s, through the Balkan wars, Middle East, and the latest conflicts in Syria and Libya. The ZU-23-2 (Zienitnaja Ustanovka 23mm, twin anti-aircraft gun) is a Soviet design from the late 1950s, still valued for its mobility and effectiveness against ground targets and lightly armored vehicles.

Kit Contents and Details

• Faithfully reproduced pickup model with a rich, realistic cabin interior and undercarriage details.
• Movable ZU-23-2 gun with detailed mechanism, decals, and the option to set the barrel in different positions.
• Parts made of precise plastic, with optional transparent elements (headlights, windows).

Who Do We Recommend This Model For?

The Meng Model VS-004 Pickup w/ZU-23-2 model is recommended for experienced modelers (difficulty level 4/5) who will appreciate the level of detail and upgrade possibilities. It is also an excellent choice for enthusiasts of modern military vehicles and dioramas related to 21st-century conflicts. The model fits perfectly in collections depicting asymmetric battlefields.

Why Choose This Model?

• Unmatched detail and realistic features.
• The possibility to present various paint schemes—both military versions and civilian adaptations.
• Product from a renowned manufacturer—Meng Model, valued for quality and the ease of assembly thanks to an intuitive manual.