T-36 1:100 Orel (316)

T-36 Self-Propelled Barge Card Model Kit 1:100 – Soviet Landing Craft (Orel 316)

Scale - 1:100

Model Sheets - A4

Assembly Instruction Language - English, Polish, Russian, German

Product Description

The T-36 Self-Propelled Barge Card Model Kit (1:100 scale) from Orel Publishing (No. 316) represents a Soviet landing craft developed in the 1950s based on American LCM flatboat designs. These vessels were widely used by the Soviet Navy for transporting troops and equipment to unequipped shorelines.

This model is especially notable for its connection to the legendary T-36 drift of 1960, when four Soviet servicemen survived 49 days drifting over 1,700 km in the Pacific Ocean after being torn from their moorings during a severe storm near Iturup Island. The crew was eventually rescued by the USS Kearsarge, making the event one of the most remarkable survival stories in naval history.

The kit is designed for experienced paper modelers and naval history enthusiasts. It offers detailed construction, accurate proportions, and authentic markings, making it a valuable addition to any Cold War or naval-themed collection.

Key Features

• Highly detailed card model kit of the T-36 self-propelled barge

• Scale: 1:100

• Publisher: Orel Publishing

• Product number: 316

• 6 A4 sheets of high-quality printed parts

• Represents a Soviet Navy landing craft (1950–1960)

• Historically accurate design based on real vessels

• Ideal for naval modelers, Cold War collectors, and history enthusiasts

Summary

The T-36 Self-Propelled Barge 1:100 Card Model Kit is a historically significant naval model depicting a famous Soviet landing craft. With detailed parts and a compelling real-world story, it is a perfect choice for serious paper model builders and maritime history fans.