Russian USSR BT7-1 Command Tank (6870346)

This ready-made Artitec model reproduces a Soviet BT7-1 command tank in a heavily weathered dark-green finish. Subtle fading, exposed reddish-brown edges, grime, and worn tracks give the hull, turret, suspension, and running gear a convincingly field-used appearance.

The command configuration is distinguished by the prominent frame-style radio antenna surrounding the turret. Additional details include the long 45 mm main gun, open turret hatch, turret railings, front tow chain, headlights, rear-deck equipment, wooden storage boxes, rolled tarps, tools, exhaust components, and the BT series’ characteristic large road wheels and tracked suspension.

• Ready-Made 1:87 / HO scale Artitec model.
  
• Soviet BT7-1 light command tank with a radio-equipped turret configuration.
• Prominent frame-style radio antenna surrounding the turret.
• Long 45 mm main gun mounted in a compact cylindrical turret.
• Open turret hatch with detailed railings and turret fittings.
• Dark-green finish with chipped edges, rust-toned wear, grime, and track weathering.
• Rear-deck stowage with wooden boxes, rolled tarps, tools, and equipment.
• Large road wheels, detailed tracks, front tow chain, headlights, and suspension components.
• Ideal for World War II, Red Army, Soviet armored-force, command-tank, military collection, HO-scale layout, and diorama scenes.
  

Artitec's Ready-Made models are handcrafted from high-quality resin and produced in limited runs. Each model is expertly preassembled, hand-painted, and often subtly weathered to recreate the appearance of a real vehicle in use. Because every model is finished by hand, small variations may occur, making each piece unique.

Artitec uses vacuum-cast resin to reproduce exceptionally fine, true-to-scale details that can be difficult to achieve with conventional manufacturing methods. Etched-brass parts are added where appropriate to capture delicate components and further enhance realism.

Each model is assembled, painted, and weathered by skilled specialists—a process requiring considerable time, precision, and experience. Artitec Ready-Made models are ideal for collectors seeking exceptional detail and realism without the time and effort required to build and finish a model kit.