Trumpeter 1/35 Topol-M ICBM Complex kit review

[@garycottrell565]

Bought this kit also. Love it, beautiful detail but I am a Trumpeter kit lover with mainly heavy transport vehicles.

[@reluctentninja]

I agree with you, I think the su 27 Flanker is one of the most beautiful aircraft ever.

[@ChoppersModelworks]

Thanks for the review Nigel. Been wondering myself on this kit. I would not have expected this to have the detailed engine for one thing. Looks like you definitely got your money's worth in styrene and building time ahead!

[@NigelsModellingBench]

DO IT!!!! lol

[@soapyshazbot]

Thanks for the review Nigel! I've been looking forward to this thing for so long - sort of want to design and 3D print a scale missile to go with it.

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Do it!!

[@xavierrennes7014]

Thanks a lot for this interesting review ! I noted the useful tip about the MRP paint for the tyres.

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Glad it was helpful!

[@captngrinell]

Looking forward to seeing you build this one Nigel

[@DrRasputin2012]

I've recently built their DF-21 Ballistic Missile Launcher. Amazing model.

[@NigelsModellingBench]

One of trumpeters first.

[@DrRasputin2012]

@@NigelsModellingBench The launch tube in that kit came in two halves, so it was a challenge to get the seam lines sanded down etc.

[@LB-oz9hv]

The Zil 157 and SA 2 missile trailer is also a fantastic model with top notch detail.

[@JeffDonahueScaleModeling]

Hi Nigel, Thanks for the great review. This looks like such a cool kit. I have the Dragon MAZ-543 Tel with the Scud in my stash. It is no where nearly as detailed as this kit. I'll be looking forward to seeing it built. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day. Jeff

[@sam-samanthaconnelly9674]

Nigel, What a great looking model. I always enjoy your content. Can't wait till you start the build. But till them I will enjoy your other videos.

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Many thanks Sam. Right here right now i am making part 29 of the Lanc build.

[@alexmoore2831]

Mine arrived today from Germany it is indeed a beast

[@RimsModels]

Great video my friend what a fantastic kit and review looks a really detailed kit definitely gonna be a impressive display piece yes I agree about trumpeter they are one of the best at packaging will look forward to seeing you build it thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@fredmackay7896]

Nice review, such a big cool subject!

[@andrewchescoe6014]

love your work us hardcore modelers know why you are making this kit...the wait is ova lol..thank you

[@steve1315]

A nice kit and interesting subject nigel. I like the Russian T55 brilliant bit of soviet kit.

[@timboreland7794]

Can't wait to see you building that nige it looks a right beast

[@DavidRLentz]

And no mistake, mate!

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Gotta get the Lanc done first mate.

[@michaelnaven213]

Cold launch and it’s a massive kit. Very nice indeed.

[@andrewlothian6371]

Shouting 'cold launch and its massive' doesnt help when talking about missiles 😉

[@phillipsiviter2024]

Great review Nigel, if memory serves when I built the Scud the chassis and suspension were the devil to align properly - this could be on a whole new level of nightmare if you got it wrong. As for the right cab, I think the unit commander sits at the front with the weapons tech sitting behind him during transport.

[@NigelsModellingBench]

They are a lot of fun Philip. I really enjoy the "engineering" side of the hobby. There is no rear seat in the right cab mate?

[@hawaiiancane1]

Thank you for another excellent review.

[@NigelsModellingBench]

My pleasure!

[@saeran-neil522]

In my wish list, good stuff Nigel

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Good choice!

[@paulwoods7857]

Can you please do a walk around of the kits you have built in the past. Thanks.

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Sorry no, I give some away, throw some away and the rest are all over the house.

[@craftpaint1644]

​@@NigelsModellingBench I know what you mean. Because of space limitations I have to mount every model I make in picture frames and display shelves up on the walls, not on any tables or sitting Plex cases. 👩‍🎨

[@LafyLife73]

Greetings from the U.S.

[@pauldutot2608]

Vwey good review! Thank you.

[@andrewwalker9177]

Nigel you need to build this and do video excellent review

[@NigelsModellingBench]

I doubt it mate.. too much other stuff on my plate.

[@mikefudge3166]

Chunks out of clear parts are very topical for me nige,I've just noticed both sprue gates have been knocked off one of the upper turret halves where there is no frame to play with. So annoying.

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Which kit Mike?

[@mikefudge3166]

1/48 HK Lancaster.

[@Mr300zx90]

ME TO I LIKE THEIR AIR DEFENCE SYSTEMS

[@Andy.Gledhill.Models.]

Looks great Nigel. A bit pricey for me. I wouldn't mind getting the Scud Launcher Vehicle they do. When I can afford to buy one lol.

[@NigelsModellingBench]

That is a lovely kit Andrew.

[@Andy.Gledhill.Models.]

@@NigelsModellingBench Yes Nige, as soon as I can afford one, I will get one lol. It's coming out at somewhere between £110 to £120 from a few UK suppliers.

[@alexstokoe2542]

I'd have thought they would have needed seatbelts, they'll have been Russian all over the place. WAHEYYYY. Great review, looks a fantastic kit, worth your long wait for it. Enjoy.

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Thanks for watching!

[@thanassisveggos627]

Hi Nigel. Great video as always! Just one comment on your remark that Trumpeter listens to customers. Maybe they do for military vehicles and aircraft but not 1/700 ships. They stopped producing full hulls in 2018 and in spite of a great uproar to give us the option of full hull as well as waterline ship models they've turn a deaf ear.

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Oh, that's a shame.. having said that, I'm sure there are better 1/700 ships than Trumpeter anyway?

[@thanassisveggos627]

@@NigelsModellingBench Well Flyhawk is in my opinion the best but they sometimes issue some waterline only. Then there are the Vee Hobby ship which are superb but waterline only. Anyway I've learned quite a bit of techniques from you that I can adapt and apply to scratch building hull bottoms😊

[@charliegrech4477]

I’ve seen a lot of Russian military equipment back in 98 when I was there and couldn’t believe the condition of some of these units most where rundown but still in service

[@craftpaint1644]

The US military has it's share of corruption. So I think it's more a symptom of large militaries in general. 🇺🇸/👁️\🇷🇺

[@dennisbisconti4583]

Nigel + I agree with you this is a modeling channel not a political channel keep it about model kits there are channels for political talk tell them to go to those channels god bless and stay safe

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Thank you Dennis. I was just letting people know that if they took this down a political alley their comment would not be shown...

[@simonallen6427]

any chance of some resin wheels and tyres!

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Sorry no Simon.. I'm sure Def will do some. Maybe two sets of Scud wheels will work?

[@simonallen6427]

@@NigelsModellingBench Any oher aftermarket sets available?

[@jamesrutherford9643]

I have a soft spot for modern Russian armour as well . As for paint schemes , AK real colour do a modern Russian paint set and they’re spot on colour wise

[@NigelsModellingBench]

I have that set James.. I thought the dark green was a little light? Am I wrong?

[@jamesrutherford9643]

@@NigelsModellingBench depends cause when you start to weather it the green will go dark but that Tamiya green they ask you to use is too light

[@AverageLatvianDude]

And I can agree, that russians have interesting machines. Trumpeter and HobbyBoss are ones that make them. Like the KET-T recovery vehicle based on MAZ 537 or BTM - 3 trench digger based on AT-T tractor and so on. They have many speciality vehicles for many things, and I have not seen something like that for USA or England. Maybe because russians habe so diverse treain that requires special aproach.

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Yeah... it's a bit like wermacht vs US army WW2.. the German stuff is more varied and with many different options of the same vehicle..

[@AverageLatvianDude]

@@NigelsModellingBench and that makes them more interesting to build. I have wishlisted trumpeters ( or hobby boss) P40 radar system, that is based on AT-T chasy. Looks wery wery good.

[@andrewwalker9177]

first i agree with your comments (getting it off my chest) this will be on my wish list i am going to Telford are you going ?

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Not going this year mate.. maybe next.

[@alexeveryman5080]

Dragon had SCUD with Maz TEL in 1/35 years ago.

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Yes they did.

[@AverageLatvianDude]

Can we get the link for ebay seller, please???

[@NigelsModellingBench]

DawnGroceryStore on Ebay. If I put a link it will get removed.

[@AverageLatvianDude]

@@NigelsModellingBench thank you 😌

[@craftpaint1644]

Search words "Topol-M ICBM model kits." Various scales and various prices come up. 👩‍🎨

[@simonworrall7950]

People don’t complain about the plethora of Tigers, Panthers, etc that are built on most channels, machines from one of the most evil regimes ever, so why be worried about this one? I build almost exclusively Russian machines because to me they are more interesting, and for no other reason.

[@TheTraindriver85]

Because people love to support the “current thing”

[@craftpaint1644]

There's more to Russia than just Nukes, Vodka, and Ice Skating. It's a rich culture and a history of pushing scientific achievement. Often without much safety but Russians are built different mentally and that's the most lovable part of them. 👩‍🎨

[@PaulFeatherstone-ix4bd]

Great review its grat to see something i'll never get, just don't have the room

[@TringmotionCoUk]

Dasha Models have said that they are waiting for it to be history before marking models with "Z", as she sees doing it now as political, waiting simply makes it a rendering of history. Seems fair.

[@owenoneill5955]

Only about 300 kilometers from me. If I see one I will snap a pic ;)

[@pebblecreekmodels]

Looks very cool. I’m loving these medium kits from trumpeter. Im working on their BR-86 right now. Take a look at my video if you like. I would love to know what you think. Thanks for showing.

[@NigelsModellingBench]

I will check it out

[@garycottrell565]

Got mine for .209 euro from a shop in The Netherlands.

[@robertjensen1438]

So a simple afternoon build.

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Yeah, about an hour I reckon.

[@t.j.lemaster8653]

I'm like you Nigel I actually have a soft spot for some Soviet military vehicles like their subs my favorite movie is "hunt for the Red October" ! but in no way do I support their ideology or what is going on between the two countries at the moment and you were saying something about their aircraft with paint chipping off it's actually because they don't take care of their toys look at their fleet of subs the are death traps leaking radioactive ooze I watched a documentary and they actually have a couple other countries coming in to help deal with their decommissioned subs.... they just don't take care and maintain their expensive equipment .. Awesome video my friend!

[@Bilbirk62]

The suspension on this model is a nightmare. Whoever designed this kit could have did a better job. All to make the parts count higher. I made it to this part, seen the nightmare and put the kit away to probably never touch it again!

[@andrewwalker9177]

ps i will be displaying at Wolverhampton and Wombourne

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Have fun!!!

[@sneakyfildy]

'wow' kit. But I personally have allergy on anything russian 🤮

[@craftpaint1644]

Having a military isn't in and of itself a good guy or bad guy endeavor of nations. As for the war, I hate it. NATO allowed an 8 years war in Ukraine to go from bad to worse, and Putin is risking more Russian security than he stands to gain with any victory. Other than that political stuff I love these nuclear missile transporters, I wish I could drive one. 👩‍🎨 More information about this weapon: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHPCeHWBntqaprs

[@pacocuadra8615]

Thumps up to you Nigel, is just a plastic kit review that has nothing with he actual circumstances, rusophobia comments are not welcome and discarded

[@josephherman5790]

I scratch built a Topol-M some 9 years before Trumpeter released it.Mine is also in 1/35.