Scout squad (Soviet)

Description

Soviet scout troops, or razvedchiki, played a vital role in Red Army operations during the Second World War, acting as the commander’s eyes and ears on the battlefield. These elite soldiers were hand-picked for their stealth, endurance, and combat skill, often operating in small teams ahead of the main force.

Their missions included reconnaissance, sabotage, prisoner capture, and guiding assault troops through enemy lines. Scouts were trained in camouflage, close combat, and survival behind enemy lines, frequently wearing distinctive amoeba-pattern camouflage suits. Many were armed with submachine guns and grenades for swift, close-range engagements.

Women also served in scout units, valued for their cunning and resilience. Though officially organised into platoons of around 20–50 men, actual numbers varied due to attrition and operational demands.

Soviet scouts were instrumental in major offensives, including the push into Eastern Europe, and their daring exploits became legendary within the Red Army and Soviet wartime propaganda.

• Model: Scout Squad
• Country/Army: Soviet
• Dimension (mm) (WxLxH): 28mm
• Material: UV Cured resin
• Original Designer: RKX
• These models are designed for modellers and collectors. They are not toys and are not suitable for children.
• Model supplied unassembled and unpainted. Additional finishing may be required during assembly.
• Finished colour of the product may vary from images shown.
• Photos and dimensions are at 28mm unless noted otherwise.
• All dimensions are complete with weapons unless otherwise stated.
• Other scales and dimensions may be available upon request.
• Models supplied at scales smaller than 20mm may be an alternative design more suitable for small scale prints. These are designed by Bergman or TigerAce1945.