The
book comes in the Topshots range of this publisher and deals with the basic
version of the BMP-2. It comprises 44 pages and 157 full color photos and only
one page of text presenting this well known AFV. The texts and captions are in
English with a Polish translation.
As a bonus, Kagero has included a nice sheet of decals for 2 Russian vehicles, 1
Polish and 3 Czech ones both in the 1/72 and 1/35 scales. 2 of the Czech
vehicles are displayed in the book.
The first 4 pages present general views of BMP-2s in service with Slovak and
Czech armies. The following pages concentrate on close-up shots showing that it
is really intended for modelers. In fact, the hull is shown in 42 pictures
clearly depicting details like the tie-downs, towing hooks, headlights guards,
tools attachment and many others.
The running gear is covered with 19 pictures showing the track links, the
sprockets, the idlers, the shock absorbers and the springs.
The next part is the turret. The 37 pictures show all the details that are
possible to identify. With them, any modeler should be able to add the various
wiring for the lights, the smoke dischargers. The sights are periscopes are
clearly displayed. The hatches are shown opened, their both faces are visible.
The main gun, the co-axial MG and the ATGM launcher benefit from nice close-ups
too, the latter having no missile on it.
The last part is dedicated to the interior. The 40 or so pictures show the troop
compartment, the turret and lastly the driver compartment.
The back cover page shows 2 color left side profiles. The first is for a Russian
vehicle in the light grey, green and brown camouflage seen during the withdrawal
from Germany and the second is for a overall green Polish vehicle. Each are
represented in the decal sheet.
As a conclusion, I only can recommend this book which obviously has been
designed for the demanding modelers. Its moderate price and the extra decal
sheet should achieve to convince those still hesitating.
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