Home  > Categories > Military Vehicles > Product List > Soviet Aerosan Rf-8/Gaz-98

Soviet Aerosan Rf-8/Gaz-98
Unassembled plastic model kit

 Don't forget building supplies!

DISCONTINUED This product has been discontinued
and is no longer available.
List price: $150.00
You pay: $99.99
(All prices in U.S. Dollars)

Manufacturer: Dragon Models
Stock Number: DML 75044
Scale: 1/6
View all products of type "Aerosan"

This model kit requires assembly. Cement, paint and other construction materials not included unless specifically stated in the description.

Dragon has released a number of large-scale 1/6 models of famous vehicles from WWII, and the newest item is something novel. Because of the harsh winters in the Soviet Union, that country developed and produced many aerosans - a kind of motorized sled - for military purposes. The advantage of these vehicles was that they could cross deep snow-covered ground or frozen lakes/rivers, although they weren't particularly maneuverable in tight confines. Gorki Narkorechflota developed the small and unarmored RF-8/GAZ-98 aerosan; production commenced in 1942 and about 2,000 were eventually made. Built of aviation plywood, it was powered by a 50hp GAZ-M1 truck engine and featured a 2.35m-diameter metal propeller. The commander/gunner sat in the front of the cockpit with a 7.62mm DT machine gun, while the driver/mechanic sat immediately behind him. The RF-8/GAZ-98 had a top speed of 50km/h.

The new Dragon 1/6 scale model kit shows an exact replica of an RF-8/GAZ-98 aerosan. The structure of this Soviet vehicle from WWII is beautifully produced, including the two-man cockpit (featuring a steering wheel or the driver), propeller, independent coil spring suspension and four skis. This plastic kit fits together with ease, and when finished and painted it would fit into a dramatic snowy vignette. Of course, Soviet figures from Dragon's 1/6 range could easily fit around (or in) the aerosan to further dramatize the scene!







We accept paypal, as well as mastercard, visa, american express and discover cards. We ship via UPS and US Postal Service.

Copyright © 2005-2024 Scale Hobbyist, all rights reserved