Zebrano 72114 FAI Soviet Light Armored Car 1/72

The Zebrano 72114 FAI Soviet Light Armored Car 1/72 is a plastic model kit representing the light Soviet FAI armored car, which was extensively used during the interwar period and World War II. This model is designed for modelers seeking an accurate miniature of a historical armored vehicle with a rich combat history.

• Scale: 1/72
• Category: plastic model kit
• Original user country: USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Add-ons: the kit does not include paints or glue
• Historical period: interwar period and early stage of World War II (1933–1942)
• Difficulty level: 2/5 (model recommended for beginners and intermediate modelers)

Historical Description

The FAI armored car was developed by the USSR on the chassis of the GAZ-A car. Production of the FAI began in 1933 and lasted until the mid-1930s. This vehicle was widely used by the Red Army for reconnaissance missions, convoy escort, and infantry support. The FAI participated in the Spanish Civil War, the Finnish campaign, and the early years of World War II, including combat on the Eastern Front. Its characteristic features include a low silhouette, riveted construction, and a rotating turret armed with a DT machine gun.

Detail and Kit Contents

The Zebrano 72114 FAI Soviet Light Armored Car 1/72 model kit stands out for its precise reproduction of details—the armor, rivets, turret shape, and chassis are faithfully recreated to match the original. The model is ideal for building historical dioramas or collections of early World War II vehicles. The kit includes clear assembly instructions.

Recommended For Whom?

This product is recommended for modelers interested in the history of armored vehicles from the 1930s–1940s, collectors of Red Army vehicles, and beginners in 1/72 scale modeling. The low level of assembly difficulty makes this model an ideal first encounter with Soviet armored technology.