{"product_id":"trumpeter-swedish-strv-103b-mbt-1-35-00309","title":"Trumpeter Swedish Strv 103B MBT 1\/35 – 00309","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Armor modelers who want one of the most unusual Cold War tanks ever built in 1\/35 scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTrumpeter Sweden Strv 103B MBT (00309)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003e1\/35 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic model kit of Sweden's famous \u003cstrong\u003e\"S-Tank.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e The finished model measures about \u003cstrong\u003e248mm long and 99.6mm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the kit includes \u003cstrong\u003e230 plastic parts\u003c\/strong\u003e on 4 sprues plus the hull and tracks, with decal markings for the \u003cstrong\u003eSwedish Army\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Strv 103 is a Swedish main battle tank of the Cold War, built without a traditional rotating turret. It entered production in the 1960s, and about 300 were built. Sweden designed it turretless to give it a very low profile and reduce its vulnerability while fighting from forest positions against a potential Soviet invasion. The main gun is fixed in the hull and aimed by turning the whole tank and tilting it on its adjustable suspension, which is why some have called it a tank killer rather than a conventional main battle tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Strv 103B was the main version of the S-Tank through the 1970s and early 1980s, before the fleet was upgraded to the more capable Strv 103C. It makes a standout piece next to conventional turreted tanks and pairs naturally with the 103C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner-Friendly Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plan your painting before you start. Many sub-assemblies are easier to paint before final assembly. Use thin plastic cement sparingly and test-fit major parts before gluing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrumpeter \u003cstrong\u003e00309\u003c\/strong\u003e, 1\/35 Armoured Vehicles Series No. 009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\/35 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwedish Strv 103B \"S-Tank\" main battle tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished length approx. \u003cstrong\u003e248mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, width 99.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e230 plastic parts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 sprues plus hull and tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecal markings for the Swedish Army\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × Trumpeter 00309 Strv 103B MBT plastic model kit, 1\/35 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e________________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRecommended Supplies\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eComplete your build with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/battlebornhobby.com\/collections\/tamiya-paint\" title=\"Shop Tamiya Acrylic Paints\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTamiya Acrylic Paints\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/battlebornhobby.com\/collections\/vallejo\" title=\"Shop Vallejo Model Air Paints\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVallejo Model Paints\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/battlebornhobby.com\/collections\/squadron-colors\" title=\"Shop Squadron Colors Acrylic Paints\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSquadron Colors Acrylic Paints\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to achieve an authentic finish. 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