BTR-40 (spare tire)

BTR-40 (spare tire) miniature, representing the Soviet 4×4 armored personnel carrier equipped with an externally mounted spare wheel. Introduced in the early 1950s and based on the GAZ-63 truck chassis, the BTR-40 was the first postwar Soviet APC, designed to carry up to eight soldiers while providing protection against small arms fire and shrapnel. The spare tire variant highlights a practical field detail commonly seen in service, reflecting the vehicle’s rugged and adaptable design. Used by the Soviet Army, Warsaw Pact forces, and many export customers worldwide, this model is an excellent addition for Cold War–era dioramas, wargaming scenery, or historical vehicle collections in multiple scales. This is a fully assembled miniature model that requires no additional gluing or kit assembly. It arrives ready for use, featuring intricate details and precision modeling. It's printed as one unit and comes in the box ready for immediate use. This fully assembled model is suitable for use in miniature wargaming, scale model railroads, miniature scenes or dioramas, as well as for model display purposes. Proudly made and shipped from a small family business based in Washington State, United States. Orders of $100 or more automatically receive FREE shipping at checkout within the United States. This is a fully assembled model with no kit assembly required.